Karen A. Hendry, DNP, MEd, FNP-C

Dr. Karen Hendry is the School Nurse Program Director at Bay Path University, bringing nearly three decades of experience in nursing, health education, and higher education. Her professional background integrates advanced nursing practice, school health services, health promotion, nutrition, and nursing education.

Dr. Hendry earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, her Master of Education in Health Promotion and Wellness Management from Springfield College, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with a minor in Nutrition Science, from Syracuse University. She has also completed additional graduate coursework in leadership and management.

With more than two decades of experience in higher education, Dr. Hendry has taught and mentored traditional college students, adult learners, and healthcare professionals. Her academic experience includes undergraduate instruction in nutrition, health sciences, health promotion, medical terminology, global population aging, transcultural nursing, community health and other related disciplines. Her professional experience also includes school nursing, district health services coordination, and hospital-based inpatient and outpatient education.

Dr. Hendry is committed to advancing school nursing through education, professional development, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking, health literacy, and connecting academic knowledge with real-world practice. She is passionate about preparing knowledgeable, confident, and compassionate healthcare professionals who can positively influence the health and well-being of the communities they serve.