Becky Knowles, MS, RN
(Pronouns: she/her/hers)
- Associate
Education
- Ed.D in Educational Leadership, 2026. University of Rochester Warner School of 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 teaches classes in the RN to BS 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 to BS faculty to ensure alignment of learning outcomes, assessments, and teaching methods while providing collaborative tools and educational resources to support this alignment. Knowles is a graduate of the University of Rochester School of Nursing, earning her Master of Science in Nursing Education in 2020. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Education at the University of Rochester's Warner School of Education with a focus on educational leadership.
Current Focus
Professional growth and development is a continuous journey for which I will be continuing with my studies at the University of Rochester Warner School of Education doctoral candidate program.
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
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
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