Karen S. Balser, R.N., M.S.N., N.D., C.C.R.N.
Dr. Balser is currently working in a clinical setting with LPN students teaching them nurshing skills,
medication administration, clinical pathways, and interdisciplinary care planning. She has been the
Nurse Manager of a 9 bed transitional, 23 hours observational unit, and also a Nurse Manager of
Centralized staffing, PRN/Supplemental Staffing Pool. She is a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserves serving
in the medical core.
EDUCATION:
- Associate of Applied Science, Nursing - Kent State University
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing - University of Cincinnati
- Master of Science, Nursing Administration - University of Cincinnati
- Doctor of Naturopathy - Clayton College of Natural Health
EXPERIENCE:
- Alternative Medicine - Naturopathy
- Nursing Administration
- Trauma/Surgical ICU - University of Cincinnati Hospital, Ohio
- MICU/SICU, Staff Nurse - St. Luke's Hospital, Pennsylvania
- Liver Transplant ICU, Staff Nurse - Presbyterian University Hospital, Organ Transplant Division, Pennsylvania
- Head Nurse/Assistant Supervisor - Salem Community Hospital, Ohio
- Medical Staff Nurse - Western Reserve Care Systems, Ohio
- Nurse Manager of Medical Oncology - VA Medical Center, Ohio
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS:
- CCRN Certification
- Basic Life Support
- ACLS
- Cancer Chemotherapy Provider
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- American Nurses Association
- Greater Cincinnati Nurse Executives
- American Alternative Medical Association
- Coalition of Natural Health