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Associate Dean of Simulation and Clinical Learning, Associate Professor
Newark Health Sciences
120 ALB 304 / ACK 370 / SSB 1410
For scheduling and general questions, please contact Molly Balsamo at mdb236@rutgers.edu
Christine Repsha, PhD, FNP-BC, CHSE, ANEF (she/her) is Associate Dean for Simulation and Clinical Nursing and an Associate Professor at Rutgers University School of Nursing. Dr. Repsha uses her expertise to develop simulation programs focused on helping students develop clinical reasoning as well as acquire competency in their nursing judgement and skills. She currently is co-chair of the Committee for the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best practice, and a member of the INACSL Endorsement Committee and is a Fellow of the Academy of Nursing Education.
As the director for Division of Simulation and Clinical Learning, Dr. Repsha oversees all clinical learning activities including skills labs, simulation experiences, and off-campus clinical placements. She collaborates with faculty across programs to implement innovative learning strategies to complement didactic classes and promote student learning for both undergraduate and advanced practice nursing students. Alongside the DSCL faculty and staff, Dr. Repsha develops and implements interprofessional education activities for students and faculty across Rutgers Health.
Dr. Repsha earned her BS in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, her Master’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston, and her PhD in Nursing and Health Promotion from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and is a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator.