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Karla Richmond, PhD, CNS, RNC
Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
Phone: (626) 815-5386
Email: krichmond@apu.edu
Profile
With an extensive list of major activities she has participated, Karla Richmond worked vigorously to maintain her expertise in nursing. Her years of service were in programs such as the Spiritual Care Workshop and the 31st annual National Conference for Professional Nursing Education and Development, as well as many more. A full-time faculty member at Azusa Pacific University (APU) since 1998, Richmond adds a fresh, although experienced, view and expertise to better the students of APU's School of Nursing.
Education
PhD–University of San Diego, 2006
MSN–Azusa Pacific University, 1993
BSN–Consortium of the California State Universities, 1987
Associate of Science degree in Nursing–Riverside Community College, 1979
Associate of Arts degree–Riverside Community College, 1970

Credentials/Certifications
RN License (Ca)
Clinical Nurse Specialist, California Board of Registered
Advanced Fetal Monitoring, Certified through AWHONN
Limited Fetal Evaluation and Limited Ultrasound
RTS Bereavement Counselor
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, present
Lifetime Community College Teaching Credential
Advanced Cardiac Life-Support, present
Neonatal Resusitation
Professional Experience
Academic Experience
Faculty, Full Time, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 1998-present

Skills Center Supervisor, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA,

Hospital based Instructor, NACLS Hospital, 1993

Adjunct Faculty, Maternal/Child Instructor, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, Ca, 1987-1993

Clinical Work
Relief Call-In, Family Birth Center, Riverside Community Hospital, Riverside, CA, 1994-1998

Full-time Staff RN, Family Birth Center, Riverside Community Hospital, 1979-1992

Consulting Engagements
Resolve Through Sharing (RTS) Bereavement Counselor, 1992

Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Honors, Awards, Recognition
Center for Research in Ethics and Values (CREV) Seminar Award - Fall 2006; Looking at One’s Spiritual Values and Beliefs in Relation to the Childbearing Family. Round Table Presentation, Educational Conference in Nursing, 2004; Poster Presentation, Educational Conference in Nursing, 2002; TLTR Grant, 2002; TLTR Grant, 2001; Award of Excellence from Nursing Students, 1999; Jane Cardea Outstanding Graduate Award, 1993; Sigma Theta Tau Selection/Induction, 1993; Winner’s Circle, Riverside Community Hospital, 1989

Associations, Boards, Committees
California CNS membership, 2005; Sigma Theta Tau, 1993-present; past and present member, AWHONN, 1993
Expertise
Fetal Monitoring
Nursing
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
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