Karen McMenamin
MSN, RN
Lecturer
Classroom Building 005, Penn State Schuylkill
Phone: 570-385-6038
Email: kav115@psu.edu
Karen McMenamin is a dedicated and accomplished nursing professional that began her academic journey at a community college, earning an Associate Degree in Nursing. Following graduation, she pursued further education at Alvernia University, completing both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing Degrees. She is a current member of Beta Sigma as she continues commitment to the nursing field. Her areas of clinical nursing training is emergency care. Currently, she is pursing her Doctor of Nursing at Pennsylvania State University, World Campus.
Education
- MSN: Alvernia University.
- BSN: Alvernia University.
- ASN: Lehigh Community College,
- LPN: Schuylkill Training and Technology Center.
Awards and Honors
- Summa Cum Laude Honors (2015)
- Associate Degree Nursing Student Organization (2010)
- Who’s Who Among American College Students (2008)
- Phi Theta Kappa (2008)
Teaching
Courses Taught
- Fundamentals of Nursing and Medical/Surgical Nursing
Clinical Expertise and Areas of Specialization
PRIMARY FOCUS:
- Critical care, emergency department
Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement Projects
- Currently working on establishing a project through the DNP program
Service
Professional Organization Involvement and Fellowships
- Member of Beta Sigma

