Bobbi J. McCarthy

Bobbi J. McCarthy is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA), where she teaches courses in Caring Concepts, Adult Mental Health, and Pharmacology for Nurses. She manages UMA's Nursing Simulation Lab, providing hands-on learning experiences through simulated patient scenarios for all nursing levels. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes a kinesthetic, inquiry-based approach that integrates evidence-based practice into dynamic classroom environments.

Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Norwich University. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Adult Mental Health Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Research interests focus on clinical simulation methodologies, nursing education innovation, and advancing mental health nursing practices. Personal interests include photography, creative writing, yoga, and gardening as self-care practices.