Portrait of Gina Grabowski

Gina Grabowski

she/her
MSN, RN, CHSE
Director of Nursing Simulation Lab
Lecturer
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator

Focusing on hematology, oncology, and nursing simulation.

Location

Skinner Hall

651 N Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01003
United States

Gina Grabowski, MSN, RN, CHSE, is faculty and director of the nursing simulation lab at the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing. A proud alumna of UMass, she earned her bachelor of science in nursing there. She holds a master of science with a specialty in nursing education from Sacred Heart University and is currently completing her PhD in nursing at UMass.

Her research focuses on evaluating the competency and clinical judgment of nursing students using simulation.

Since 2018, Gina has taught in academia, coordinating and teaching courses such as adult medical/surgical nursing, mental health nursing, senior internship, and health and physical assessment, as well as facilitating skills labs and simulations for numerous clinical courses. Her clinical expertise includes more than 20 years as an oncology nurse.

She is deeply dedicated to the simulation lab and highly values the immersive learning experiences it provides for students.

Education

  • PhD Matriculated, Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • MS, Nursing Education, Sacred Heart University
  • BS, Nursing, Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator

Career Highlights

  • 2018 Outstanding Master’s Project Award, Sacred Heart University: Grabowski, G. 2018. Using Mindfulness to Affect Nursing Student Stress: An Evidence Review.
  • 2024 Presenter at the Sigma Region 15 Symposium: Grabowski, G., Prast, J., Sherlin, M., Sabola, C., and Thompson, T. Evaluation of a Substance Use Disorder Escape Room Simulation for Pre-Licensure Nursing Students: A Collaborative Study Among Three Academic Nursing Institutions.
  • 2022 ANA Massachusetts Spring Conference: 2nd Place Award for Poster Presentation. Grabowski, G., and Prast, J. Bridging the Clinical Experience Gap: Aligning Unfolding Simulation Scenarios with the Timing of Didactic Content to Enhance Students’ Knowledge and Skills.
  • 2023 Poster Presenter at the ENRS Conference: Grabowski, G. The Use of Mindfulness Practice to Reduce Stress in Undergraduate Nursing Students: An Integrative Review.