Emily Prusakiewicz, RN, MSN


LEO Lecturer I
Undergraduate Studies Program
2151 NURS1

University of Michigan School of Nursing
400 North Ingalls Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482

Telephone: (734) 764-0092

Interests

  • Adult bone marrow transplant
  • Adult hematology oncology
  • Student-centered teaching and learning
  • Active learning strategies

Teaching

Emily was drawn to become an educator because she believes knowledge and education play a significant role in improving lives. She strives to be genuine, caring, empathetic, respectful, and supportive while actively engaging learners in a meaningful and applicable manner. Her aspiration as an educator is to facilitate and support the learning needs of students; whether that be encouraging mastery, competence, skill development, critical thinking, or the inspiration of lifelong learning. She strongly believes in incorporating and utilizing student-centered concepts and activities. Maintaining each individual learner’s dignity is important to Emily, and she endeavors to create an environment that promotes feelings of safety, kindness, mutual respect, and collaboration.

Education

  • MSN, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI 2023
  • BSN, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 2009

Publication Highlights

  • Harden, K. L., Eckert, C., Prusakiewicz, E., & Pott, J. E. (2015). Discharge essentials: A program for preparing adult blood and marrow transplant patients for self-care after transplant. Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 21(2), S124-S125. doi: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2014.11.163.