Karen Lee Simpson

Background

Simpson, Karen Lee was born on September 13, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Robert Emmett and Marilyn Bernice (Long) Kearns.

Education

Associate of Arts, Wesley Junior College, 1976; Bachelor of Science, Widener College, 1978; Master of Science, U. Maryland., 1994.

Career

Second in command. Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1979; advanced through grades to major, United States Air Force, 1989; from nurse intern to charge nurse, various United States Air Force Air Force Base hospitals, Washington, California, South Carolina., 1979-1989; charge nurse emergency services, Malcolm Grow United States Air Force Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, 1989-1990; charge nurse orthopedic unit, Malcolm Grow United States Air Force Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, 1990-1992; nursing services supervisor, Malcolm Grow United States Air Force Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, 1992-1993; nursing services supervisor, assistant nurse manager emergency department, Malcolm Grow United States Air Force Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, 1993-1994; nurse manager family practice/obstetrics-gynecology. clinics, commander flight, United States Air Force 36th Medical Group, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, since 1994.

Achievements

• Karen Lee Simpson has been listed as a noteworthy Nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member AACN, Emergency Nurses Association (treasurer), Sigma Theta Tau.

Interests

• Avocations: aerobics, golfing, swimming, walking.

Connections

Married William EdwardSimpson, August 30, 1980.

Father:

Robert Emmett Kearns

Mother:

Marilyn Bernice (Long) Kearns

Spouse:

William EdwardSimpson