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 at IU Columbus. She earned her Doctorate from Indiana State University and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Indianapolis.
Dr. East serves as the Director of the Simulation Center at IU Columbus, where she helps provide hands-on learning opportunities for students in a safe, supportive environment designed to strengthen clinical skills and confidence.
In addition to her teaching and leadership roles, Dr. East serves on multiple committees at IU Columbus and is an active member of several professional organizations.
Education
DNP, Indiana State University, 2019
MSN, University of Indianapolis, 2014
BSN, University of Cincinnati, 1991
Registered Nurse Certified in Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC-MNN)
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
