Karen Hernes

Karen Hernes, MSN, RN, CNE, is a dedicated nursing educator with extensive experience in clinical instruction and nursing practice. Currently serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing at Valparaiso University and an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Purdue University Northwest, Karen instructs undergraduate students in nursing fundamentals while providing clinical training in healthcare settings. Previous roles include Parish Nurse at Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinical Nursing Instructor at Valparaiso University and North Iowa Area Community College, and Staff Nurse at St. Mary Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa. Karen holds a Master of Science in Nursing with an education focus from Valparaiso University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Huntington University.