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Kara Vukan, RN, MSN

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Kara Vukan is an experienced Registered Nurse with over 10 years of clinical practice. She began her healthcare career working as a patient care technician and shortly after received her nursing license in January of 2016. While most of her time has been spent on the hospital front lines, she has also held roles in transitional care, orthopedics, and home health. The variety of settings Kara has worked in has allowed her to gain crucial insight into the healthcare industry. Earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences from the University of Central Florida, as well as a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Capella University, Kara has come to fully appreciate the value knowledge and learning bring to individuals, both personally and professionally. She is passionate about helping others grasp ideas and make sense of complex topics and is committed to using her own education and hands-on experience to support aspiring healthcare professionals along their paths.

Education

AS in Nursing - St. Petersburg College
BS in Health Science (Preclinical Track) - University of Central Florida
MS in Nursing - Capella University


Expertise

Nursing – Health Science

Kara Vukan is an experienced Registered Nurse with over 10 years of clinical practice. She began her healthcare career working as a patient care technician and shortly after received her nursing license in January of 2016. While most of her time has been spent on the hospital front lines, she has also held roles in transitional care, orthopedics, and home health. The variety of settings Kara has worked in has allowed her to gain crucial insight into the healthcare industry. Earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences from the University of Central Florida, as well as a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Capella University, Kara has come to fully appreciate the value knowledge and learning bring to individuals, both personally and professionally. She is passionate about helping others grasp ideas and make sense of complex topics and is committed to using her own education and hands-on experience to support aspiring healthcare professionals along their paths.

Kara's Advice for Future Students

Working in healthcare is both infinitely rewarding and extremely challenging, but that’s where growth lies. Stay compassionate, know your resources, and remember that you’re changing people’s lives daily.


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