- Phone:
- Office: HWH
- Office Hours:
Office hours by appointment
- Email: Becky Knowles
Becky Knowles, MS, RN
(Pronouns: she/her/hers)
- Associate
Education
- Masters in Nursing Education in Nursing, 2020. University of Rochester School of Nursing NY
- Advanced Certificate in Online Teaching in Education, 2019. University of Rochester Warner School of Education. Rochester, NY
Bio
Rebecca Knowles is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Education at the University of Rochester's Warner School of Education with a focus on educational leadership. Knowles is a graduate of the University of Rochester School of Nursing, earning her Master of Science in Nursing Education (2020) at the school. She teaching classes in the RN-BS Nursing program and also plays a vital role in the Education Innovation Team (EdIT) where her expertise in course development, curriculum design, experiential learning and educational technology provides an essential resource for faculty. In this assistive role, she works primarily with the RN-BS faculty to ensure alignment of learning outcomes, assessments, and teaching methods while providing collaborative tools and educational resources to support this alignment.
Rebecca is a current Ed.D Candidate: Accelerated Education Leadership Program at the University of Rochester Warner School of Education Program- expected completion 5/2026
Professional Experience
- AHA Training Center Coordinator,
- Highland Hospital, ROCHESTER, NY, US. 2021 - Current
- Nurse Leader/Educator,
- Highland Hospital, Rochester, NY, US. 2015 - 2017
- Nursing Supervisor/Unity Campus and St. Mary's,
- Unity Hospital, Rochester, NY, US. 2012 - 2017
- Staff Nurse- ICU, Med-Surg Cardiac step down, ED,,
- Unity Hospital, Rochester, NY, US. 1994 - 2015
- Clinical Instructor of Nursing,
- University of Rochester School of Nursing (Faculty in RN- BS Online Program), Rochester, NY, US. 2020 - Current
- Nurse Residency Program Director,
- Highland Hospital of Rochester (New Nurse Transition to Practice), Rochester, NY, US. 2017 - Current
Awards
- ANCC-Practice Transitions Commission Award- Poster Presentation
- ANCC, 2022
- Nurse of Excellence in Nursing Education-Finalist
- Highland Hospital, 2018
- Nurse of the Year: Education
- March of Dimes, 2018
- Robert L. Walker Award
- SADS Foundation, 2018
- Nurse of the Year Finalist- Leadership
- March of Dimes, 2016
- Volunteer or the Year Award
- National SADS Foundation, 2016
- Nurse of the Year- Mentorship -Finalist
- March of Dimes, 2015
Presentations
- Harmonize Webinar: Harmonize Learning Webinar about Teaching Nursing Online - Leveraging Video for professional development and practical skills
- Webinar, Harmonize, 2024
- Empowering Care: Integrating Social Determinants of Health into Nursing Practice
- Presentation, 2024
- Redesigning Our Approach to Nurse Residency EBP projects: Improving Care Hospital-Wide during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Joslyn Soule, Lorraine Porcello
- ANCC Practice Transitions Accreditation Program Conference, ANCC, 2022
- Maryland
- Patient Advocacy and Fundraising
- National SADS Mayo Clinic Podcast/Live Interview, Highland Hospital, 2021
- ROCHESTER, New York
- Upping your Game using the LOGIC Model
- U of R School of Nursing Masters of Education - Guest Lecturer, Highland Hospital, 2021
- ROCHESTER, New York
- Tiered Acquisition for a Better Work Experience
- Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2021
- ROCHESTER, New York
- Improving your ONLINE Communication
- Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2021
- ROCHESTER, New York
- Talking as One: Communication strategies for interprofessional team: Provider Education Seminar
- Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2020
- ROCHESTER, New York
- Rethinking the Orientaiton Process
- Hospital Presentation, 2020
- Rochester, New York
- COVID Nurse Response Team
- Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2020
- ROCHESTER, New York
- Interprofessional Communication
- Lecture, Highland Hospital, 2020
- ROCHESTER, New York
- Conflict Management and Communication
- Series, Highland Hospital, 2019
- ROCHESTER, New York
- Caregiver Wellness
- Series, Highland Hospital, 2019
- ROCHESTER, New York
- Nursing Profession for East High Students
- Community Professional Summit, East High school and University of Rochester, 2019
- ROCHESTER, New York
- Ethical and Moral Dilemmas
- Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2019
- ROCHESTER, New York
- Work Life Balance: Meeting your needs first
- Series, Highland Hospital, 2018
- ROCHESTER, New York
- Bridging the Gap: Nurse Role in Simulation Debriefing
- Simulation Education of Western NY Conference, SEWNY, 2018
- ROCHESTER, New York
- PULSE for Emergencies
- Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2018
- ROCHESTER, New York
- PUMPing up Your Knowledge: Insulin Pump Management
- Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2018
- ROCHESTER, New York
- Understanding Lab Values
- Hospital Presentation, Highland Hospital, 2017
- ROCHESTER, New York
- Living and Thriving: Supporting Families and Children with Channelopathies
- National SADS Healthcare Professional Conference, International SADS Foundation, 2016
- San Diego, California
- CPR in Schools
- Community Training/Education, Highland Hospital, 2015
- ROCHESTER, New York
- CPR in Schools
- Community Training/Education, Highland Hospital, 2014
- ROCHESTER, New York
- Supporting the Community: How to Create a Support Network Co‐Presenters:
- National SADS Healthcare Professional Conference, International SADS Foundation, 2013
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Living and Thriving after Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- National SADS Healthcare Professional Conference, SADS Foundation, 2009
- New York, New York