Karen Hunt (she/her) is a faculty member for the prelicensure nursing programs within the School of Nursing at MGH Institute of Health Professions.
Prior to coming to the Institute, Karen worked as a full-time nurse educator with a focus in medical-surgical nursing, pathophysiology, and pharmacology within didactic and clinical learning environments. Her previous nursing experience includes adult telemetry and homecare. Karen also is a registered dietitian.
Karen recently completed her PhD in nursing with a focus in education. Her doctoral dissertation explored the lived experience of individuals with underrepresented identities in their learning environments.
- PhD, Nursing, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA (2019 - 2023)
- MS, Nursing Education, Worcester State University, Worcester, MA (2015 - 2018)
- Nursing, Direct Entry RN Program, Salem State University, Salem, MA (2009 - 2010)
- MS, Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI (2003 - 2006)
- BS, Health Sciences, Nutrition, Keene State College, Keene, NH (1999 - 2003)
Karen has published numerous papers - some titles are highlighted below. You can view a complete listing of Karen's publications in her CV.
Social justice in nursing education: A way forward.
Nursing student experiences of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, Karen regularly presents at conferences and industry events. Please see her CV for a complete list of presentations.
Changing the Climate: Highlighting Moral Courage in Nursing Education at National League for Nursing Education Summit
Social Justice in Nursing Education: A Way Forward at American Association of Colleges of Nursing Diversity Symposium
Perceptions of Racial Microaggressions in Prelicensure Nursing Education Among Students of Color: An Integrative Review at Eastern Nursing Research Society Conference
Stress and Resilience - Student Experiences and Perceptions of Remote Learning During COVID at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Office for Faculty Development.