Dr. Rachel Chacko

Instructor

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Biography

Rachel Chacko holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Michigan and is an Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. With five years of experience in the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU), she specializes in assessing, treating, and evaluating critically ill adult patients, particularly in the immediate post-operative phase focusing on cardiovascular conditions. She is proficient in managing advanced medical equipment such as ventilators, invasive lines, temporary pacemakers, and hemodynamic monitors, as well as administering and adjusting crucial intensive care medications. Chacko possesses extensive experience in managing patients undergoing open-heart surgery and overseeing the use of complex devices. Additionally, she is involved in mentoring new nurses and facilitating their transition into critical care roles. Her teaching career began as a simulation technician assistant, and she is currently a teaching assistant for the Therapeutic Nursing Care III course. Chacko employs advanced clinical expertise and evidence-based practices in her teaching, aiming to bridge the knowledge gap between classroom learning and clinical practice.

Research Interests

Experience

LEO Lecturer

2023-09-01 — Present

University of Michigan School of Nursing • Ann Arbor, MI

Lectures and assists students in nursing programs, facilitating learning and practical skills.

Awards

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Josephine Sana Award for Humanitarianism

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Nominee for Dolores Zohrab Liebman Fellowship

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Maize Blue Distinguished Scholar

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