Research Interests
Healthcare Policy: Nursing Leadership, Nursing Advocacy, Workplace Violence in Healthcare
Overview
Gretchen D. Forsley is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences School of Nursing’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. She coordinates the NRSG 3420 and 3421 courses across the Boston, Burlington, and Charlotte campuses. Her professional interests center on healthcare policy, nursing leadership, and advocacy, with a commitment to improving nurse safety and addressing workplace violence in healthcare.
Dr. Forsley’s doctoral work examined workplace safety and legislation related to gun violence in healthcare and social service settings in Maine. She is currently engaged in a health policy research project slated for publication. Dr. Forsley is dedicated to advancing affordable, accessible, equitable, and safe healthcare, aiming to improve patient outcomes and address social determinants of health.
Areas of Expertise
Critical care concepts, health policy, and leadership in nursing
Speaking Events
- MIT Enterprise Management Hackathon 2024: New business model opportunities for AI and Gen AI to aid healthcare professionals.
Speaker, Student Project Consultant, and Panel Judge
March 5–8, 2024 - MIT Enterprise Management Hackathon 2025: Business Challenge for EM Hackathon: Leveraging Agentic AI in EdTech Venture for Corporates. Speaker, Student Project Consultant, and Panel Judge
March 14–17, 2025 - Sigma Theta Tau Induction Ceremony, Eta Iota Chapter at Large: Leadership and Advocacy in Nursing
University of New Hampshire, April 26, 2025
Research
Nursing and Healthcare Policy: Political Astuteness and Civic Knowledge in Nursing Faculty (January 2024)
Grants
Sigma Theta Tau Eta Iota Chapter Research Grant (January 2024)
Classes Taught
- Adult 2
- Patho pharmacology
- Health Assessment II
- Health Assessment II Lab
- Adult 1
- Clinical Coordinator
