Summary
Christine Crosby, MSN, RN, is a Lecturer II at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Orvis School of Nursing, where she teaches undergraduate students in classroom, clinical and laboratory settings. A proud native Nevadan, she is a two-time alumna of the Orvis School of Nursing.
Crosby began her nursing career as a nurse apprentice before becoming a registered nurse on a general surgical unit. Throughout her career, she has cared for patients recovering from complex surgeries and traumatic injuries while serving as a charge nurse, preceptor, and nurse educator. Her passion for mentoring students and supporting new graduate nurses inspired her to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing. She is excited to bring her clinical experience and dedication to education to the next generation of nurses.
Research and scholarly interests
- Medical-surgical nursing
- General surgery and postoperative care
- Nurse mentorship
- Active learning strategies and gamification
Courses taught
- NURS 343: Nursing Care of the Individual I Theory
- NURS 346: Nursing Care of the Individual I Practicum
- NURS 346L: Nursing Care of the Individual I Laboratory
- NURS 434L: Nursing Care of the Individual II Laboratory
- NURS 454: Nursing Care of the Individual III Practicum
- NURS 301L: Health Assessment of the Individual Laboratory
Professional affiliations
- Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN)
Honors and awards
- Northern Nevada Nurses of Achievement nominee for Nurse Educator (2024)
- MSN Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, Orvis School of Nursing (2023)
- DAISY Team Award, General Surgical Unit, Renown Regional Medical Center (2020)
- Northern Nevada Nurses of Achievement nominee for Rookie of the Year (2019)
Education
- Master of Science in Nursing, Education, Orvis School of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Orvis School of Nursing