Bethany Nasser

Bethany Nasser is an Associate Professor of Nursing at the Cummings School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Endicott College. She holds a Ph.D. in Nursing from Endicott College (2018), an MSN from Salem State University (1996), and a BSN from Salem State University (1987). Her expertise spans end-of-life care, moral distress, compassion fatigue, and nursing education. Dr. Nasser has extensive clinical experience, including 15 years at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), 17 years as a school nurse, and 18 years as a test preparation specialist.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Nursing, Endicott College, 2018
• MSN, Salem State University, 1996
• BSN, Salem State University, 1987

Research Interests: Dr. Nasser’s work focuses on improving nursing education through simulation, addressing moral distress and compassion fatigue among nurses, and enhancing care for patients and families at end-of-life. Her research includes qualitative studies on novice nurses’ experiences and the development of ethical decision-making frameworks.

Awards:

• Woman of Impact Award, 2019

Advising/Grants: While no specific grants are listed, her roles include mentoring students in BSN programs and leading NCLEX preparation initiatives. She has collaborated on MGH’s RN recruitment and orientation programs through a videotape project on caring practices.

Labs/Teams: She contributes to the Cummings School’s nursing education initiatives and palliative care research teams, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed.