Karen R. Fitzgerald, MSN, FNP-C, CVN

Nurse Practitioner The Vascular Group

Director of Nursing for The Vascular Group

Ms. Fitzgerald received her Bachelors Degree in Nursing from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 1987. She subsequently earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing and became a Family Nurse Practitioner following completion of a Post Master of Science at Russell Sage College Graduate School. In 2001, she completed a Master’s Degree in Health Service Administration. 

Ms. Fitzgerald is currently the Director of Nursing at The Vascular Group and has served in many positions for the Society of Vascular Nursing, including as President in 2002.  

Ms. Fitzgerald lives in Clifton Park, NY with her husband Mike. 

Medical School/Degree

  1. State University of New York at Plattsburgh,
    Plattsburgh, NY
    B.S., Nursing, 1987
    Russell Sage College
    Troy, NY
    M.S, Nursing, 1995
    Post Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner, 1996

College/Degree

  1. Junior College of Albany,
    Albany, NY
    Associate in Applied Sciences, 1984
    Russell Sage College,
    Troy, NY
    M.S., Health Service Administration, 2001

Certifications

  1. American Board of Surgery
  2. 1996 ANCC Certified Vascular Nurse
  3. 1998 ANCC Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
  4. 1984 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation