Karen Bensinger

Karen Bensinger is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Cedar Crest College, transitioning from part-time faculty (2005) to full-time in 2016. She holds a B.S.N. from Cedar Crest College, M.S.N. from Bloomsburg University, and D.N.P. from Wilkes University. Certified as a Nurse Educator, her expertise spans nursing education, geriatrics with a mental/spiritual health focus, women’s health, and clinical practice in ICU, home health, and occupational health.

• Education:
• B.S.N., Cedar Crest College
• M.S.N., Bloomsburg University
• D.N.P., Wilkes University

Her teaching includes junior/senior-level medical-surgical courses, community/population health, advanced pharmacology, physiology/pathophysiology, and biostatistics in the DNP program. She emphasizes holistic patient care rooted in liberal arts education, fostering adaptable and creative nurses. Active in professional organizations like ANA, Sigma Theta Tau, and NLN, she prioritizes evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.

Her career inspiration stems from educators who nurtured her passion for teaching, leading her to contribute to Cedar Crest’s nursing program. She advocates for curious learners and integrates clinical experience with academic rigor.