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Gerta Mallei Assistant Professor
Nursing

B.S.N. Curry College
M.S.N. Curry College
D.N.P. Aspen University

Dr. Gerta Mallei has been teaching at Curry College since 2022. She is a Curry alumna and currently teaches in the traditional B.S in nursing, accelerated B.S., simulation lab, and RN-BS programs. Prior to coming to Curry College, Dr. Mallei has over 20 years of experience in nursing and has worked in a variety of settings as a Registered Nurse including hospice, homecare, and most recently in clinical education. Dr. Mallei is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, and an active member of Sigma Theta Tau Chapter at Large.

Recent Publication

Dr. Mallei collaborated with fellow colleague Dr. Joy Garmaise-Yee and Janet Montague RN, (PhD candidate) and recently had their article "Sense of Belonging for BIPOC Nursing Students: A Participatory Action Research Study" published with the Journal of Nursing Education. This article was based on bringing awareness of Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) nursing students and their sense of belonging in our nursing program.

Teaching

Current and previous courses include:

• Population Health
• Health Assessment
• Simulation Lab
• Preparation to Nursing Practice
• Sim Clinical Judgment
• Community Centered Sim
• Family Centered Sim
• Progression to Practice

Research Interests

• Nursing Education
• Cultural sensitivity learning
• Mentorship of nursing students

Honors and Awards

• Edmond Safra Visiting Nurse Faculty for Parkinson’s Foundation Award (2023)