Emily Spenski

Emily Spenski serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of New Hampshire's School of Nursing, holding dual appointments with the Center for Digital Health Innovation and Health Sciences Simulation Center. She concurrently leads as President of the national Nurses Transforming Healthcare Foundation and acts as UNH Nursing's AACN Essentials Champion.

Her academic credentials include:

• M.S.N. from the University of Texas
• B.S. from the University of New Hampshire

With extensive clinical experience across medical-surgical, orthopedic, labor/delivery, and acute rehabilitation settings, Dr. Spenski's research prioritizes Health Care Reform, Educational Policy, and Nursing Education Systems. Her innovative work integrates simulation methodologies and evidence-based practice to transform clinical education and improve patient outcomes through workforce development initiatives.

She actively mentors students across eight graduate nursing courses—from foundational NURS 500 to advanced NURS 902 clinical management—while spearheading digital health projects at the Health Sciences Simulation Center. Her national leadership in the Nurses Transforming Healthcare Foundation drives systemic advancements in nursing practice and education standards.