Sharon Konrad

Sharon Konrad, DNP, RN, CCRN-K, ACNS-BC, CNE, is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), holding a tenure-track position since 2020. She has been a faculty member since 2009, progressing from clinical instructor to lecturer before transitioning to her current role. Her professional journey includes 23 years in adult critical care nursing, with pandemic-era bedside work and travel nursing across 5 U.S. states and the US Virgin Islands. She also served as a cruise ship nurse during her graduate studies.

• Education:
  - Doctor of Nursing Practice (CSU Southern Consortium)
  - Master of Science in Nursing (CSULB)
  - Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration (CSULB)
  - Associate of Science in Nursing (Los Angeles Harbor College)

Dr. Konrad’s research focuses on nursing education, student anxiety during crises, and professional identity development. She has co-led study abroad programs to China, Vietnam, and Guatemala, emphasizing global outreach. As Faculty Advisor for the California Nursing Students Association since 2010, she prioritizes student professional growth. Her certifications include ACNS-BC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) and CNE (National League for Nursing).

• Key Roles:
  - Charge nurse and code blue team member in critical care units
  - BCLS course instructor
  - Preceptor for nursing students