Faculty

Rachael M. Gaskin, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, C-EFM, is a doctorally-prepared nursing faculty member at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus, currently serving as an Assistant Professor and Remediation Specialist in the School of Health Professions. Dr. Gaskin specializes in undergraduate nursing education, with teaching and clinical expertise in pharmacology, maternity nursing, pediatric nursing, and medical-surgical nursing. 

Dr. Gaskin earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Healthcare Systems Leadership from Chamberlain University and a Master of Science in Nursing from New York University with a focus in nursing education. As a licensed Registered Nurse with certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM), she brings a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and academic scholarship to her teaching practice. 

With extensive experience in maternal-child health, pediatrics, and adult acute care, Dr. Gaskin is committed to integrating evidence-based clinical practice with rigorous academic instruction. She emphasizes critical thinking, safe pharmacological administration, culturally competent care, and interprofessional collaboration in both classroom and clinical settings. 

Dr. Gaskin is an active member of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, reflecting her dedication to professional excellence and leadership within the nursing discipline. Her research interests include black maternal mortality perinatal safety, and culturally competent care. 

Through her scholarly work, mentorship, and commitment to student success, Dr. Gaskin plays a key role in preparing the next generation of nurses to deliver compassionate, competent, and evidence-informed care in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.