Rebecca White
Nursing Lab and Simulation Coordinator
Becki White serves as the Nursing Lab and Simulation Coordinator at Emmanuel College, where she leads all laboratory courses and oversees the delivery of high-quality, simulation-based education within the nursing program. She is dedicated to creating immersive, evidence-based learning experiences that prepare students to transition confidently from the classroom to clinical practice.
Becki loves being part of Emmanuel College, a small, close-knit institution that offers a state-of-the-art nursing program. The college's intimate environment allows her to build strong, personal connections with students, creating a supportive and engaging learning atmosphere. She deeply appreciates the student population, known for being compassionate, driven, and highly engaged, and thrives in an environment where teamwork, collaboration, and a strong focus on competency are at the core of the program's success.
She is an active member of several leading professional organizations—including the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), and the New England League for Nurse Educators (NELNE)—demonstrating her commitment to advancing nursing education through evidence-based simulation and innovative teaching practices. In addition, she serves on the Massachusetts Nursing Council on Workforce Sustainability’s Simulation Committee, contributing to statewide initiatives focused on workforce development and the strategic use of simulation in nursing education.
To maintain her clinical expertise, Becki continues to work as a bedside registered nurse in the Emergency Department. She holds certifications in both emergency medicine and trauma care, ensuring her teaching remains grounded in current, real-world clinical practice.
MSNE, University of Massachusetts Amherst; BSN, Queens University of Charlotte
Becki White leads all laboratory courses and oversees the delivery of high-quality, simulation-based education within the nursing program.
Becki’s current research focuses on assessing students’ readiness for simulation at the start of the nursing program—including prior healthcare and simulation experience—and re-evaluating their simulation knowledge, clinical application skills, and overall preparedness at program completion. The goal is to track student development over time, determine how effectively the simulation program prepares students for the clinical setting, and inform strategies to enhance learning outcomes and clinical readiness.