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DR. KAREN M. O'CONNELL

Assistant Professor

I want students to learn how to be a critical consumer of information and how to think for themselves.

Degrees Held:

  • Ph.D. – Uniformed Services University, 2012
  • Post-Master's Certificate – NKU, 2007
  • MSN – University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
  • BSN – NKU, 1992
  • ADN – NKU, 1988

Career Highlights:

  • Served over 24 years in the US Air Force Nurse Corps
  • Deployed in support of OPERATION Iraqi Freedom and OPERATION Enduring Freedom
  • Taught undergraduate and graduate nursing courses in ethics, research, theory, leadership, pharmacology, and capstone

Which online degree program(s) do you teach?

MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner

  • Why did you start teaching?

    I enjoy helping others learn.

  • What advice would you give to those considering this online program?

    Be flexible.

  • What qualities make someone particularly successful in the field in which you teach?

    Critical thinking and astute assessment skills

  • What do you want students in your courses to learn? What is the learning outcome or objective?

    I want students to learn how to be a critical consumer of information and how to think for themselves.

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