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Karen L. Mascolo, DNP, RN

College of Nursing
Associate Professor
Campus:
Kent
Office Location:
Henderson Hall
Office Hours:
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Or by appointment
Contact Information
Email:
kmascolo@kent.edu
Phone:
330-672-8809
Fax:
330-672-1564

Biography

  • Created the School Nursing Program at Akron Children’s Hospital, which provides school health services to over ten school districts in Summit County
  • Created RESPECT, a teen dating violence prevention project, reaching hundreds of teens in Summit County, and funded by the Ohio Department of Health for several years.
  • Reorganized the Shared Governance Program at a local community hospital to improve efficiencies and performance, contributing to the attainment of Magnet Designation for the organization.
  • Owned and operated a per diem nursing staffing agency with branch offices in Cleveland, Akron, and Columbus, Ohio

Courses

  • NURS 10060 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice
  • NURS 30050 - Basic Nursing Informatics
  • NURS 41000 - Nursing Concepts and Professional Role Development
  • NURS 60014 - Leadership in Nursing and Healthcare Management
  • NURS 64002 - Program Development for Nurses

Education

DNP, The Ohio State University, 2011
MSN, University of Akron, 2004
BSN, University of Akron, 2003
Diploma, Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing, 1987

Expertise

Shared Governance School Health Teen Dating Violence Millennial Student Teaching Strategies Nursing

Affiliations

  • Sigma Theta Tau International
  • Awards/Achievements

    • 2019, Faculty Academy for Student Success
    • 2019-20, Kent State University Teaching Scholar
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