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Kari Armstrong DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM
(She/Her)
Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching
- College of Nursing
Email Address:kari.armstrong@cuanschutz.edu
Primary Phone:303-724-5829
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Education II North
13120 East 19th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
Dr. Armstrong has been a dedicated nurse since 2016, specializing in labor and delivery. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Concordia University Texas in Austin, TX, and continued her studies there to earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on nursing education in 2018. Most recently in 2023, she completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at The University of Texas at Austin, where her scholarly work concentrated on enhancing inclusivity in healthcare and nursing academia for transgender and non-binary individuals.
A native Texan with deep roots — 9th generation — Dr. Armstrong spent some of her childhood living in California, Colorado, and Oklahoma before returning to Texas in 1987. In September 2024, she relocated to Aurora, CO, with her husband and their two children, Miles (18) and Lily (14). Her oldest daughter, Kalliey (27), lives in Denton, TX, with her husband and daughter, and they plan to move to the Denver area in January 2025. The family also includes two beloved pets: Lucas, their dog, and Mesa, their cat.
Dr. Armstrong enjoys spending quality moments with her family, crafting, reading, and exploring the beautiful landscapes of Colorado. She is passionate about nursing education and looks forward to pursuing scholarship opportunities focused on inclusivity in healthcare and education at CU Anschutz.
Education, Licensure & Certifications
- DNP (2023) - The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
- MSN (2018) - Concordia University Texas, Austin, TX
- BSN (2016) - Concordia University Texas, Austin, TX
- RNC-OB (2020)
- C-EFM (2020)
- RN (2016)
Awards
- 2024 Faculty of the Year Nominee - Galen College of Nursing
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (member)
- Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (member)
- National League for Nursing (member)
- PFLAG (National member, former member of Board of Directors for PFLAG Georgetown, TX chapter)
Bachelor's in Nursing: Traditional Pathway
The Traditional Pathway is a full-time, 24-month Bachelor of Science option, designed for students who may or may not have earned a degree in the past. This program includes classroom, clinical simulation, and clinical practice as part of the curriculum. The Traditional Pathway program will be primarily offered at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. However, Traditional students may be required to attend some classes or labs at the CU South Denver location in Lone Tree. Students interested in the Traditional Pathway option apply through NursingCAS before the application deadline. Once admitted, students begin their program the following summer semester. The pace of the Traditional Pathway facilitates the integration of learning and acknowledges that students balance a number of responsibilities while completing their nursing education. However, please note that this is a full-time program of study; many students find it difficult to work more than 10-20 hours per week.
Time to Complete
24 monthsFull-time
Location
CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado
Credits
33 core credits
12 elective credits
99% of alums employed
one year after graduation
97% pass rate
NCLEX licensing examLocation
CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado
Credits
33 core credits
12 elective credits
Example courses
- Patient-centered health assessment
- Foundations in nursing practice
- Pathophysiology for nurses
- Patient-centered health assessment
- Foundations in nursing practice
- Pathophysiology for nurses
Your future
A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in nursing provides a wide variety of career choices. Upon successful completion of the BS nursing program and the national licensure examination (NCLEX), baccalaureate prepared nurses are able to choose from a wide variety of practice settings.
Careers
- Staff RN
- RN case manager
- Acute care nurse
- School nurse
Settings
- Clinic
- Hospital
- School
- Health department