Grace Lownsbery, MSN, RN, CHSE, CCRN

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Grace Lownsbery
The nursing program hired alumna Grace Lownsbery as an assistant professor of nursing in 2024. She was already a familiar face on campus, working since 2019 as an adjunct clinical instructor and simulation operator in the nursing program. Grace is currently serving as the simulation manager where she creates and implements simulation activities that support student learning and skill growth through simulation-based learning experiences. Grace is recognized as a 2026 National League for Nursing Simulation Leadership Scholar. As part of this scholarship and leadership program, Grace works with simulation leaders across the nation to develop and disseminate simulation resources to support simulation standards of best practice in simulation programs across the nation.
Grace's nursing experience includes working as a staff and charge nurse on a general surgery unit (2016-2019) and as a staff nurse on the intensive care unit at Salem Hospital (2019 to present). Grace is married to her wonderful husband, Dai, and they live in Tigard. They attend Village Grace Church and enjoy living life alongside their church community through service, fellowship, and worship. Grace also enjoys paddleboarding, hiking, reading, traveling, camping, music, spending time with friends, and snuggling her cat.

Education

  • MSN, Drexel University
  • BSN, George Fox University