Profile - Dr. Rachel A. Domagala

Instructor Profile

Meet Dr. Rachel A. Domagala
Instructor of Nursing

Question and Answer

  • Question

    Would you list your education?

    Answer

    DNP, MSN-ED, CNE, RNC-OB

  • Question

    What is your teaching statement?

    Answer

    As a graduate of ARCC nursing program in 1999, I am proud of this school and program. My passion lies with the community college nursing programs, and I know that we put out some very good nurses!

  • Question

    What inspires you as a teacher?

    Answer

    I have always loved helping new nurses learn which is what led me to pursue nursing education.

  • Question

    How would you describe what happens during one of your most successful classes?

    Answer

    It’s always such a joy when a student has one of those “aha!” moments :)

  • Question

    What makes your curriculum interesting or valuable to students?

    Answer

    Most seem to love the real life stories! My students know that I use stories of my past experiences to help them learn.

  • Question

    What are some ways that you help students succeed when they need extra help?

    Answer

    I believe that discussing study strategies and time management are the most important ways to help students succeed.

  • Question

    How do you help your students get the most out of your class?

    Answer

    Read before class please!! I know it’s tough but oh so important!

Fun Facts

  • Fun Fact #1

    I have a savanna bengal that I walk on a medium size dog harness/leash (suggested by his vet to make him a nicer cat).

  • Fun Fact #2

    When I was younger, I used to drag race my 65 Mustang.

  • Fun Fact #3

    I can roof a house, do sheet rock, and do tile and other flooring. My dad didn’t have any boys, but he had us two girls!

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