Wichita State University
Meet a Shocker: Karlee Scovell
Dec. 9, 2025
Karlee Scovell came to Wichita State from Overland Park, Kansas. The nursing student will soon be working as an RN in the emergency room at Wesley Medical Center.
Karlee is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2025 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what's next for the grad.
Major
Hometown
Overland Park, Kansas
High school
Shawnee Mission West High School
When you were a little kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A neurosurgeon or veterinarian.
What made you choose Wichita State University?
Wichita State felt very inviting and the financial aid was very promising. I loved the dorms, and the nursing program seemed impressive!
Did you earn any scholarships?
Many, which I am SO thankful for. I received the DSI semifinalist scholarship, the Kansas nursing service scholarship, the Julia D. Laster CHP scholarship, the Morrison Merit scholarship, and two scholarships from Wesley Medical Center. They benefited my time at WSU by allowing me to focus on my position as a resident assistant and my studies as a nursing student.
What applied learning experiences did you participate in during your time here?
My biggest applied learning experience here at WSU is my clinical capstone, which I'm currently completing at a surgical intensive care unit at Wesley Medical Center.
What advice would you give other Wichita State students?
Be involved on campus. It'll make your time here much more enjoyable. It's OK if you're unsure about life. Just enjoy the journey.
What's next for this grad?
I have accepted an offer at Wesley ER as a registered nurse. I plan to return to graduate school in a few years to be a nurse educator or nurse practitioner.
About Wichita State University
Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 25,000 students between its main campus and the WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech), including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student-centered and innovation-driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students. The National Science Foundation ranked WSU No. 1 in the nation for aerospace engineering R&D, No. 2 for industry-funded engineering R&D and No. 8 overall for engineering R&D.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
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