Introduction
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Educational Background
Schedule

Karen Nielsen-Menicucci
Assistant Professor

Office: ST 309
Phone: 1 (323) 343-4194
FAX: 1 (323) 343-6454
Email: knielse2@calstatela.edu

INTRODUCTION

I joined the California State University, Los Angeles School of Nursing faculty in Fall, 1999 and have, so far, enjoyed every minute of my time here. I have found that my students, peers and the campus have exceeded my expectations.  I have made the commitment to continue my teaching career at CSULA.

TEACHING INTERESTS

My areas of interest and teaching in the field of nursing are varied. I have focused most of my time in community health nursing, nursing research and family nursing. I am an advisor for the School Nurse Credential Program.  In addition, I have also tried to remain clinically competent in both public health and pediatric nursing. I hold ANCC board Certification as a Clinical Specialist in Community Health Nursing and a Clinical Nurse Specialist license from the State of California.  Prior to teaching at CSULA, I was an Associate Professor at Pacific Union College, Los Angeles Campus for 15 years. 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Research has long been one of my interests. My dissertation was titled, Keeping Safe: Field Public Health Nurses' Perceptions.  My primary interest areas in research include: public health nursing practice, field worker safety, faculty practice, nursing faculty job satisfaction, U.S. immunization practices and health promotion. In 2004, I was invited by the APHA to present my research during the National Public Health Association conference in Washington D.C.  http://apha.confex.com/apha/132am/techprogram/paper_84770.htm

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Ph.D. Nursing
University of San Diego
     San Diego, CA

M.S. Nursing
Loma Linda University
     Loma Linda, CA

B.S. Nursing
Loma Linda University
     Loma Linda, CA