Karen Shepherd

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Title: Associate Professor of Nursing & Simulation Coordinator

Teaching Focus:

Education: RN; MSN; CHSE

Research Interests:

Simulation Design and Learning
Preceptorship
Humor and Education
Critical Thinking

Professional Activity: 11 years of hospital experience including Medical/Surgical, Obstetrics, Emergency Room, and Management
3 years of home health and hospice experience

BIO

Education and Certification:

Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), Society for Simulation in Healthcare
Masters of Science in Nursing - Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO
Diploma in Nursing - St. John’s School of Nursing, Springfield, MO

CONTACT

Email: kshepherd@cofo.edu