Karen Kist MSN, RN, CPN is the Diversion Compliance Specialist with the pharmacy department at Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware Valley. She received her master’s degree in Science of Nursing at Wilmington University and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Wilmington University. She has served in a variety of leadership capacities in her 24 years at Nemours Children’s Hospital. Her background includes working in various nursing clinical roles, nursing leadership, Continuous Improvement, and Pharmacy Support Services.

Karen was an intricate member in the development of her organization’s Opioid Stewardship Committee. The committee is the advisory group for the implementation of drug diversion education and prevention at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. Karen is also the coordinator and member of the hospital’s Diversion Response Team.