Karen Mihelich

Karen Mihelich

Assistant Professor
Graduate Nursing Chair
DNP Program Coordinator

Contact Info:
Campus: McNichols Campus
Building: CHP
Room: 324
Phone: 586-993-3297
Courses taught:
Population health
DNP project development and practicum

Degrees

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice, University of Detroit Mercy
  • M.S.N., Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist, Oakland University
  • B.S.N., Mercy College of Detroit

Biography

Karen Mihelich '85, '18 has been teaching in Detroit Mercy's College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing for four years. She most enjoys UDM's caring community and opportunities to network and learn from students and faculty. Mihelich believes one of the best kept secrets is the beauty of UDM's campus as well as the architecture and ability to find reflective spaces.

A graduate of Mercy College of Detroit and UDM, Mihelich is motivated by knowing she is contributing to future nurses and providing them with the education and support she received many years ago when entering the profession.

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    Areas of research

    • Self-management of chronic disease
    • Lifestyle and behavioral change