Karen Francis

Karen Francis is an accomplished academic in the field of nursing, currently serving as the Professor Associate Head Research and Graduate Studies at Charles Sturt University since February 2023. With a robust history in higher education leadership, Francis has held significant positions including Interim Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Charles Darwin University, and Professor and Head of the School of Nursing at the University of Tasmania. Additional roles include Professor of Nursing at James Cook University and a dual appointment as Professor at Australian Catholic University and St John of God Health Care. Earlier experience includes prominent roles at Charles Sturt University and Monash University, as well as serving as a Research Fellow at the University of New England. Francis's extensive career is underscored by a focus on higher degree research supervision and a commitment to advancing nursing education.