Bridget Dawn Rich

Bridget Dawn Rich serves as the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and Instructor of Nursing at Quinnipiac University's School of Nursing. She joined the university in 2020 and advanced to her current administrative role in May 2023 while maintaining active teaching responsibilities across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.

Her educational background includes:

• MSN, University of Hartford

With over 20 years of clinical expertise, Dr. Rich specializes in Pediatrics, Medical/Surgical Nursing, and Nursing Informatics. She passionately integrates informatics competencies into nursing curricula and teaches comprehensive care for adult and pediatric patients across diverse clinical settings, delivering instruction both online and on North Haven campus.

Her distinguished professional recognition includes:

• Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing (Connecticut VNA, 2013)

Dr. Rich advises undergraduate nursing students and serves on the Computing and Informatics at QU committee, demonstrating commitment to educational innovation. Though research grants aren't specified, her curriculum development work and clinical leadership reflect significant scholarly contributions to nursing education.

She actively participates in community initiatives including Wellness Night at Hamden’s West Woods Elementary School and veteran healthcare services, extending Quinnipiac's mission through hands-on community engagement.