Karen A. Monsen

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Dr. Karen A. Monsen is a pioneering force in nursing informatics, whose work bridges data science, artificial intelligence, and holistic patient care. Her research centers on developing informatics and AI approaches to enhance nursing practice, particularly in the integration of integrative health (IH) therapies—such as mindfulness, acupuncture, and herbal remedies—into standard care. In her influential 2020 scoping review, Dr. Monsen systematically examined how informatics and AI can overcome persistent barriers that prevent nurses from offering these therapies, identifying actionable strategies to embed IH into clinical workflows. This work, with 9 citations, underscores her role in advancing a more comprehensive, patient-centered model of nursing. Beyond this, Dr. Monsen is renowned for her contributions to standardized nursing terminologies and public health informatics, including the Omaha System, which has been adopted globally to document and improve community health outcomes. Her impact is reflected in over 2,000 citations across her career, and she has been recognized with awards for her leadership in nursing research and education. For students and researchers, Dr. Monsen exemplifies how informatics can transform nursing from a task-oriented discipline into a data-driven, holistic practice that empowers both clinicians and patients.