Karen Browne

Karen Browne is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Division of Nursing. She joined the faculty in 2015, progressing from adjunct roles to her current position. Her work includes developing an online wound care course for undergraduates and focusing on enhancing clinical reasoning and emotional intelligence in nursing students. She holds a PhD in Nursing Education from Liberty University and certifications in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing (CWOCN).

Education:

• PhD in Nursing Education, Liberty University
• MS in Nursing, Keuka College
• BS in Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing
• AAS in Nursing, Broome Community College
• Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing Certification, R.B. Turnbull Jr. MD School of WOC Nursing Education

Research & Clinical Interests: Wound care education, online nursing education innovations, medical-surgical nursing, palliative care, community health, and leadership in nursing practice. She also maintains a per diem role in acute care as a wound/ostomy consultant.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly listed, but her course development and clinical consulting roles suggest involvement in interdisciplinary patient care teams.