Rachel Derenski

Rachel Derenski is an Assistant Professor and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Graduate Program Track Coordinator at Saint Luke's College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Rockhurst University. She holds dual certifications as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-BC) and Registered Nurse.

Education:

• MSN in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, University of Cincinnati (2012)

Her professional experience spans clinical practice and academia, including roles in Cardiothoracic Surgery/Critical Care and teaching positions since 2014. Her work focuses on advanced practice nursing education and critical care specialization.

Current affiliations include Saint Luke's Health System's Department of Critical Care Anesthesia since 2016, where she contributes to both clinical and educational initiatives.