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Karen Dunn, PhD, RN, FGSA is a Professor at the School of Nursing, Oakland University, Rochester, MI. Her research focuses on promoting wellness in older adults through holistic self-care practices, spirituality, end-of-life care, and chronic pain management.
- Education: PhD and BSN from Wayne State University, MSN from Valdosta State University
- Clinical Expertise: Medical/Surgical Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, Critical Care Nursing
Research Interests span holistic self-care, aging spirituality, chronic pain, stress coping, and end-of-life care. Recent work explores animal-assisted therapy, pain management innovations, and simulation design for complex patient care.
Publications (2024–2013) reflect interdisciplinary trends in gerontological nursing, spiritual coping, and pain assessment. Key keywords include Geriatrics, Pain Management, Nursing Theory, Dementia Care, and Holistic Nursing.
Scientific Awards include multiple Dean’s Choice Awards from OU Credit Union (2023–2018) and 1st place for emotional intelligence workshop at the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists Conference (2023).
Karen actively advises doctoral nursing students and contributes to grants for research on aging and holistic interventions. She presents globally at conferences like Gerontological Society of America and Midwest Nursing Research Society.
