Karen Massiah
Assistant Professor
Karen Massiah
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Prelicensure Nursing
Bio
Mental health researcher specializing in biopsychosocial determinants affecting health outcomes among minorities and vulnerable populations, with a focus on developing culturally responsive interventions that advance equitable mental health care.
- KMASSIAH@augusta.edu
- (706) 588-7596
- CONAT, OU 1035
Education
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Ph.D., Nursing Science Augusta University, 2023
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MSN, Nursing Clayton College & State Univer, 2016
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BSN, Nursing Clayton College & State Univer, 2013
Certifications
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RN State of GA, 2004
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BLS American Heart Association, 2024
Awards & Honors
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Sigma Beta Omicron Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, 2021
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Second Place Poster Award Georgia Nursing Leadership Coalition (GNLC), 2019
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Phi Kappa Phi Collegiate Honor Society Augusta University, 2018
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Spillman-Bischoff Scholarship Recipient for Graduate Nursing Education Georgia Association for Nursing Education (GANE), 2015
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Sigma Xi Rio Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, 2014
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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NURS 4805
Comm & Public Health Nursing
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NURS 7300
Integrated Healthcare MH
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NURS 3806
Geriatric Nursing
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NURS 4800
Mental Health Nursing
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NURS 7801
Synthesis of CNL Role
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NURS 4806
Transition to Prof Nurs Prac
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NURS 7215
Nursing Prac thru Clin Reas II
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests encompass mental health, community and public health, global health and research methodology. I am particularly committed to preparing students to engage critically with the social, structural, and cultural determinants of health, and apply evidence-based interventions in diverse populations.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Ethnicity, Transition Time Span, Social Support, Coping and Mental Health Outcomes in Latino/a Immigrant College Students: A Prospective Observational Study., 2023
Cited Research
Research Interests
My research interest focus on mental health, community health and public health, and global health, with particular attention to minorities and vulnerable populations.
Department Service
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Prelincensure Admissions Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Prelinsure Program Sub-Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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Prelicensure Department Program Admission Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member