Worthy, Karen

Clinical Professor

Dr. Worthy has a 23-year history in professional nursing working in various clinical specialties, including surgical services, intensive care units, medical-surgical units, and community health. Dr. Worthy has educated future nurses for 14 years and has been with the University of South Carolina College of Nursing since 2012. Dr. Worthy is a Certified Nurse Educator and an Amy Cockcroft Fellow.

Biographical Profile

College
College of Nursing
Department
Advanced Prof Nursing Practice
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
None
Personal Focus Areas
Nursing Education Paradigms and Conceptual Learning, Leadership Development and Effectiveness, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
11/2019 Professional Activity Selected to present a Pacesetter on diversity and inclusion at the SREB conference held in Atlanta in November Southern Regional Education Board Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing (SREB)

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2015 Award Palmetto Gold Award South Carolina Nurses Foundation, Inc.
2016 Award People's Choice Award - "Patient Safety Requires Concept Mastery" Poster Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) National Forum - San Antonio, Texas, May 2016
2017 Award Alpha Xi Sigma Theta Tau Founder’s Award Alpha Xi Sigma Theta Tau Chapter, 50th Anniversary
2018 Award Clinical Practice Teaching Award University of South Carolina
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