EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 12 MIN
Karen Rea, MSN, FNP, CCHP – CEO, Correctional Improvement & Sustainability Consultant LLC
from Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long · host Matt McCoy
In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Karen Rea, MSN, FNP, CCHP, to discuss leadership, correctional nursing, workforce development, and the importance of bringing nursing voices to the executive table.Karen shares her journey from neonatal intensive care nursing to statewide correctional health leadership, including her work overseeing thousands of nurses across California’s prison system. She also reflects on the lessons that shaped her leadership style, the value of humility, and why investing in staff development is one of the strongest tools for retention, quality, and cost containment.This conversation offers a powerful look at innovation in nursing leadership, the connection between healthcare and academia, and the often-overlooked impact of correctional healthcare.
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In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Karen Rea, MSN, FNP, CCHP, to discuss leadership, correctional nursing, workforce development, and the importance of bringing nursing voices to the executive table. Karen shares her journey from neonatal intensive care nursing to statewide correctional health leadership, including her work overseeing thousands of nurses across California’s prison system. She also reflects on the lessons that shaped her lea...
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