Background
Wians, Karen McElroy was born on July 12, 1956 in New York City. Daughter of Charles J. and Hilda M. (Adelhardt) McElroy.
Wians, Karen McElroy was born on July 12, 1956 in New York City. Daughter of Charles J. and Hilda M. (Adelhardt) McElroy.
Bachelor of science in nursing, Hunter College, 1978; Master of Science, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1983.
Staff nurse, emergency department, University Hospital, Stony Brook, 1979-1983; nurse practitioner Tufts Health Svc., Tufts U., Medford, Massachusetts, 1983-1984; assistant professor, St. Mary's College, South Bend, 1984-1988; nurse practitioner, Planned Parenthood North Center Indiana, South Bend, 1985-1987; staff development instructor, nurse researcher, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, 1989-1993; director staff development, Neponset Valley Health Sys., since 1993.
Member ANA, Massachusetts Nurses Association.
Married William R. Wians, August 11, 1984. Children: Andrew William, David Charles.