CC Room 237A
4601 Central Avenue
Columbus, Indiana 47203
4601 Central Avenue
Columbus, Indiana 47203
Biographical Statement
Dr. Karen East is a clinical assistant professor who received her doctorate at the Indiana State University and her MSN at the University of Indianapolis. Dr. East leads the Sexual Assault Nursing Examiner (SANE) program at IU Columbus, which offers sexual assault didactic training to registered nurses in the area. She serves on multiple committees including the campus Diversity Council promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Education
Postdoctoral
DNP, Indiana State University, 2019
Graduate
MSN, University of Indianapolis, 2014
Undergraduate
BSN, University of Cincinnati, 1991
Professional Activities
- Certified in Maternal-Newborn Nursing by National Certification Corporation since 2010
- Indiana University Division of Health Sciences, Clinical Assistant Professor (2016-Present)
- Indiana University School of Nursing, Visiting Lecturer (2015-present)
- Indiana University School of Nursing, Adjunct Clinical Lecturer (2011-2015)
- Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, Interim Clinical Educator (2014)
- Indiana University Health Methodist, Staff Nurse, Obstetrics (1992-present)
- Maternal Fetal Medicine office, Staff Nurse (2003-2004)
- Wishard Hospital, Supplemental Staff Nurse, Obstetrics (2003-2004)
- St. Francis-St. George Hospital, Staff Nurse, Telemetry (1991)
- The Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati, Staff Nurse, Obstetrics and Gynecology (1991-1992)
- American Organization of Nurse Leaders, member
- Indiana Organization of Nurse Leaders, member
- Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing, member
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, member
Administrative & Service Responsibilities
- IUH Methodist Hospital-Strategic Deployment Patient Rounding System-wide Committee (2014-2015)
- IUH Methodist Hospital-Housewide Inpatient Satisfaction Committee (2013-2015)
Awards & Activities
- DNP Scholarship Award, Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives (2018)
- Partner Status, Career Advancement Program at Indiana University Health (2010-2015)
Civic Engagement
- Organizer, Adult/ Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Didactic Course at IUPUC (2017-2021)
- Leader, Girl Scouts of America (2003-2011)
- Participant, Nursing 2000’s Day in the Life of a Nurse Program (1991-2013)
- Participant, Strength That Cares Program
