Dr. Karen Elsea

Undergraduate Program Director, Assistant Professor

Areas of Expertise

Nursing Leadership, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community-Based Nursing

Background

I have a strong practice background in medical-surgical nursing. Areas of experience include gerontology, chronic renal failure, diabetes, and orthopedics. I was a former nurse manager in medical-surgical nursing and currently practice in home health nursing. I serve on the leadership committee for Sigma Theta Tau International, Lambda Epsilon chapter as an eligibility advisor.

Education

MSN, Nursing Administration, Indiana University

BSN, Ball State University

Fun Facts

I played collegiate-level softball for Ball State University.

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