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Biography

Dr. Gonzalez is an Associate Professor of Nursing with over 13 years of academic experience and more than 30 years as a registered nurse. She has taught undergraduate nursing courses with expertise in medical surgical nursing, adult health, professionalism, and palliative/hospice care. Her teaching emphasizes active learning, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice to prepare students for professional success. Her research interests center on nursing education, with a focus on strategies that enhance student learning, confidence, and critical thinking. She has explored innovative approaches such as exam review activities, skills fairs, and bootcamps to support nursing students’ academic and clinical success. Additional areas of interest include nurse residency programs, disability inclusion in nursing education, and the impact of social influences—such as social media—on health behaviors.

Additional Certifications

AANP Certification - Family Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)

Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)

Teaching and Research Interests

Medical-Surgical Nursing, Professional Nursing, Clinicals for Undergraduate, Pharmacology

Publications and Presentations

Lowe, L., & Gonzalez, H.C. (January – March 2025). Nursing students’ exam analysis using an exam review learning activity. Georgia Nursing.

Lowe, L., & Gonzalez, H.C. (Jan – March 2024). The current status of nurse
residency programs in Georgia. Georgia Nursing 84(1).

Blankenship, S. M., Gonzalez, H. C., & Bellflowers, L. (August 21 – 24, 2025). Poster Presentation at the 2025 Georgia Nurses Association (GNA) Conference. “A Bootcamp to Decrease Anxiety and Increase Self-Confidence Prior to First Clinical Placement.” Columbus, GA.

Lowe, L. & Gonzalez, H.C. (2025). Podium presentation 3/21/25 – 3/23/25 at National Consortium for Nursing Academic Coaches Compass. “Promoting Metacognition in Nursing Students’ Using an Exam Review Learning Activity. Auburn University, Auburn AL.

Lowe, L. & Gonzalez, H.C. (2024). Podium presentation 2/29-3/3/2024 at Georgia
Association for Nursing Education Annual Conference (GANE). “Nursing Students’ Exam Analysis Using an Exam Review Learning Activity – preliminary results from Summer Cohort 2023”. Lake Lanier Legacy Lodge in Buford, GA