Karen Urban

Karen Urban is an Instructor of Nursing at Colorado Mesa University, specializing in graduate nursing programs. She holds a DNP-FNP from Colorado Mesa University, a post-master's certificate in Health Informatics from the University of Colorado, and degrees from the University of Pittsburgh (MSN, BSN). Her career includes roles as an assistant professor (2009–2018) and a board-certified family nurse practitioner in gastroenterology.

• Education:
• DNP-FNP, Colorado Mesa University
• Post-master's certificate in Health Informatics, University of Colorado
• MSN, University of Pittsburgh
• BSN, University of Pittsburgh

Her teaching philosophy emphasizes student engagement through clear objectives, innovative learning methods, and alignment with current practice guidelines. She focuses on critical thinking, decision-making skills, and empowering students to take accountability for their learning. Clinical expertise includes gastroenterology nursing practice.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. She contributes to curriculum development but no specific labs/teams are noted.