Karen LaNasa, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor/Clinical
I am an innovative Nursing Professor and Certified Simulation Healthcare Educator, offering 13 years of teaching experience in Bachelor of Science accredited universities. I have broad experience in curriculum development, creation of an objective-based clinical delivery program, and use a wide range of inventive active-learning teaching strategies in the classroom. My passion for teaching undergraduate nursing students and nurturing student success is evident in my dedication to the profession. My focus of research includes increasing nursing faculty student engagement using teaching strategies to promote clinical judgement and increase competencies for entry into practice.
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Professional Background
Education
- 2023 - DNP - Executive Leader - Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
- 2011 - MSN - Leadership in Nursing Systems - Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
- 1998 - BS - Nursing - Baptist Health School of Professional Nursing
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Instruction & Training
- 2021-2023, Professional Transitions
- 2019-2023, Nursing Care of Adults 2 - Course Manager both face to face and online delivery instruction
- 2017-2024, Nursing Care of Adults 1 - Course Manager both face to face and online delivery instruction
- 2017-2024, Nursing Care of Adults 1 - Course Manager
- 2015-2017, BSN - Nurse Coordinating Care - Instructor
- 2012-2017, BSN - Nursing Care of Adults 1 - Instructor
- 2012-2015, Therapeutic Communication - Instructor
- 2011, Nursing Care of Adults 1
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Research & Grants
Grants
2021-2023 DNP Dissertation
Title: Improving Nursing Student Outcomes: A Quality Improvement Initiative to Implement a Structured Clinical Teaching Program -
Service
Department
Fall 2023-Sp2023 Texas A&M University School of Nursing Faculty of the Whole/Chair
Fall 2023-Sp2023 Texas A&M University School of Nursing Search Committee Member
2022-2024 Texas A&M University School of Nursing Student Nurses Association Advisor
2022-2024 Texas A&M University School of Nursing Testing Task Force Member
2022-2024 Texas A&M University School of Nursing Admissions and Progression Committee MemberSchool
2022 Texas A&M University School of Nursing Curriculum Committee Task Force Member
2021-2024 Texas A&M University School of Nursing Simulation Advisory Committee Member
2018-2020 Texas A&M University School of Nursing Admissions and Progression Committee Member
2012-2024 Texas A&M University School of Nursing Undergraduate Department Committee Member
2012-2023 Texas A&M University School of Nursing Faculty of the Whole MemberInstitutional
2020 Organizer/Speaker Sigma Founders Day
2018-2019 Vice President Sigma Theta Tau International
2015– 2024 Course Coordinator Texas A&M University Corpus Christi College of Nursing and Health SciencesService to the Profession
2023-present Member Society of Simulation in Healthcare
2017-present Member Sigma Theta Tau International
2011-present Member American Association of Colleges of Nursing
2000-2014 Member Oncology Nursing SocietyNational
2023-present Member Society of Simulation in Healthcare
2017-present Member Sigma Theta Tau International
2011-present Member American Association of Colleges of Nursing
2000-2014 Member Oncology Nursing SocietyCommunity
2020 Community Volunteer Nueces County Community Covid Vaccination Clinics
2011-2018 American Cancer Society Board Member at Large -
Publications
2023 “Improving Nursing Student Outcomes: A Quality Improvement Initiative to Implement a Structured Clinical Teaching Program”. Transform 2023, Lake Buena Vista, FL