Karna K. Schofer PhD, MSN, RN

Educational background

University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, Ph.D. in Education & Administration
M.S. Nursing, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
M.Ed. in Special Education, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
B.S.N., Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri

Professional service

Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Program, University of Northern Colorado
Network Consultant for Health Care-focused clients with Global Career Management

Professional organizations

American College of Healthcare Executives
Sigma Theta Tau

Work experience

Director of Professional Development, Western Region, Banner Health
Chief Executive Officer, Estes Park Medical Center, Estes Park, Colorado
Sr. Vice President/Sr. Career Consultant, Global Career Management, Denver, Colorado
Assistant Professor, University of Northern Colorado
President/Chief Executive Officer, Poudre Valley Health System & Hospital, Ft. Collins, Colorado
Associate Administrator/Chief Nursing Officer, Poudre Valley Hospital, Ft. Collins, Colorado
Assistant Division Director for Nursing, University of MO Hospital & Clinics
Clinical Nurse Specialist/Coordinator of Patient Education, University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics
Associate Professor - Adjunct, University of Missouri
Clinical Instructor, University of Missouri School of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Child Health, University of Missouri Hospital
Head Nurse/Research Nurse, Clinical Research Center, National Institutes of Health
Charge Nurse, Ellis Fischel State Cancer Hospital, Columbia, Missouri

Courses taught

Nursing 600 Theoretical Foundation of Nursing Practice
Nursing 420 Research Utilization
Nursing 420 Research Utilization (RN-BSN)
Nursing 480 Professional Trends and Issues
Nursing 351 Nursing the Developing Family

Areas of interest and scholarship

Coaching Health Care Leaders
Knowledge and practice gaps from BS grads to practice
Role Development in Nursing/Retention

Community service

Health Fair Volunteer
El Pomar Foundation, Regional Council Member and Selection Commissioner