Gretchen Forsley, Northeastern University

Gretchen Forsley

DNP, CNL, RN, CVN-BC

Assistant Clinical Professor

Nursing


Research Interests

Healthcare Policy, The Future of Nursing and Nursing Leadership, Nursing Advocacy, Workplace Violence in Healthcare

Overview

I am an assistant professor of Nursing in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences School of Nursing’s ABSN hybrid program. I coordinate the NRSG 3420 and 3421 courses across the Boston, Burlington, and Charlotte campuses. 

 I am a practicing critical care and procedural nurse. My specialization is Interventional Cardiology: Cardiac and Vascular Catheterization and Electrophysiology.

In addition to improving nurse safety in practice, my professional interests focus on local and national health policy issues as well as advocating for affordable, accessible, equitable, safe healthcare to improve patient outcomes and the social determinants of health.

My doctoral focus was workplace safety in healthcare and social service areas. Specifically, legislation addressing gun violence in the healthcare and social services settings in the state of Maine. I am currently working on a health policy research project, which I will submit for publication this year.

Areas of Expertise


Critical care concepts, health policy, and leadership in nursing

Professional and Community Service

York Community Refrigerator volunteer

York Community Services Association Volunteer

Lovering Health Center supporter

Atlantic Black Box, Portland, Maine

York County Democrats Volunteer:

Representative Holly Sargent Campaign

Governor Janet Mills Campaign

Classes Taught

Adult 2

Patho pharmacology

Health Assessment II

Health Assessment II Lab

Adult 1