Dr. Melissa Bathish

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Melissa Bathish is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, where she serves as the Pediatric Specialty Lead and Director of the Undergraduate Program. With a focus on simulation-based education, Dr. Bathish develops innovative pedagogical approaches aimed at enhancing critical clinical decision-making skills among nursing students. She has been actively involved in simulation education since 2008, participating in the original simulation task force of the School of Nursing and co-directing the Clinical Learning Center. Her scholarship emphasizes experiential learning and the integration of simulation-based learning methods, particularly in preparing new generations of nurses. Dr. Bathish has received several awards for her contributions to nursing education, including the INACSL Practice Innovator Excellence Award. Her current research interests include the use of augmented reality and virtual reality platforms to enhance training in clinical decision-making and to improve the educational outcomes of nursing programs. She has taught in the undergraduate program since 2006, providing students with clinical instruction across various pediatric settings, thereby ensuring that nursing students are well-prepared for their careers.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan School of Nursing • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching in the undergraduate nursing program, providing didactic content and clinical instruction.

Awards

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INACSL Practice Innovator Excellence Award

2022-01-01
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Challenge Award

2022-01-01
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Top Scoring Poster Non-Research Category

2020-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science