Karen Vuckovic, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC
Clinical Associate Professor
Adjunct Faculty, College of Medicine , Cardiology
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact
Building & Room:
746 NURS
Address:
845 S. Damen Ave., MC 802, Chicago, IL 60612
Office Phone:
Email:
CV Link:
Selected Grants
Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries of Illinois (CARLI), ) Advancing Open Educational ReSources and Visual Pedagogy for DIveRse StudEnts: ASPIRE., PI, lead author of Essentials of Pharmacology
Selected Publications
Vuckovic KM, Ryan C, Gomez Y, Bierle R. Heart failure: An update for nurses. Nursing. 2023 Jun 1;53(6):18-27. doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000927504.24034.9d. PMID: 37212813. Invited, Featured cover article and CE offering.
*Prasun MA, Blakeman JR, Vuckovic KM, Stamp KD, Albert NM. Nurses’ personal perceptions of clinical work adaptation during COVID-19. Heart Lung. Qualitative study and analysis of national survey of heart failure nurses and their practice changes. 2022 Nov-Dec;56:175-180. doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2022.07.014. Epub 2022 Aug 1. PMID: 35961084; PMCID: PMC9340054.
*Prasun MA, Blakemore JR, Vuckovic KM, Kim JK, Albert N, Stamp KD, Jaarsma T, Riegel B. Changes in Practice Patterns and Patient Care among Heart Failure Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Heart & Lung. 2022 Mar-Apr;52:152-158. doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2022.01.004. Epub 2022 Jan 14.PMID: 35091263.
Cajita MI, Zheng Y, Kariuki JK, Vuckovic KM, Burke LE. mHealth Technology and CVD Risk Reduction. Current atherosclerosis reports. 2021;23(7):36-36. doi:10.1007/s11883-021-00927-2.
Vuckovic, KM., Schuetz, R. Ryan, CJ. Navigating Symptom Management in Heart Failure: the Crucial Role of the CCN. Crit Care Nurse. 2020 Apr 1;40(2):55-63. PMID: 32236426. CE featured article.
Ryan CJ, Bierle RS, Vuckovic KM. The three Rs for preventing heart failure readmission: Review, Reassess, and Reeducate. Crit Care Nurse. 2019 Apr;39(2):85-93. PMID:30936132. I created the conceptual framework for the article.
Vuckovic KM, Piano MR, Phillips SA. Effects of exercise training on peripheral vascular endothelial vasoreactivity in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Heart, Lung, and Circulation. 2013 May 22(5):328-340. PMID: 23340198. (Australian Cardiovascular Society Journal; Heart Failure edition; Invited).
Licensures and Certifications
2004-present Credentialed, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
2001-present Advanced Practice Nurse, Illinois License
2002-present DEA License
1981-present Registered Professional Nurse, Illinois License