Regina Prusinski

Regina Prusinski, DNP, CPNP-AC, FNP-BC is an Associate Professor and Graduate Nursing Director at Otterbein University's Department of Nursing. With over 20 years of clinical experience in pediatrics and adult congenital healthcare, she has taught at all nursing program levels since earning her DNP from The Ohio State University in 2013. She serves as FNP Director and works as a clinical practitioner at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Heart Center since 2007.

Educational Background

• BSN, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• MSN, Duke University (Acute Care Pediatric NP)
• Post-Master's FNP Certificate, Otterbein University
• DNP, The Ohio State University

Research Interests

Dr. Prusinski focuses on critical care nursing, pediatric and adult congenital health, and nursing education innovation. Her work explores team-based learning (TBL) effectiveness, interprofessional collaboration, and digital education platforms like the Pediatric Learning Solutions course for congestive heart failure. Current research trends include:

• Accreditation standards and curriculum mapping
• Cardiothoracic data standardization
• Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) care transitions
• Hybrid procedure nutritional protocols

Scientific Awards

• Otterbein Summer Writing Award (2023)
• Ohio Board of Nursing Education Grant (2021)
• Heart Center Travel Award (2022)
• Sigma Theta Tau Membership (2006)

Grants & Collaborations

She co-wrote a successful $200,000+ Nurse Education Grant Program (2021-2023) and contributed to interprofessional education projects at Duke University. Her clinical-academic partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital integrates research into pediatric cardiac care.