Karen Fotino

Karen Fotino is an accomplished academic and clinical professional with extensive experience in nursing education and practice. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Merrimack College since February 2021, Karen previously worked at Winchester Hospital for over two decades as a Clinical Practice Specialist and Staff Nurse. Additionally, Karen held various roles at Salem State University from 2003 to 2016, including Professor, Visiting Lecturer, and Clinical Instructor, teaching in most semesters during that period. Karen Fotino holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Salem State University, and a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nurse Specialist from UMass Boston.