We’re here to help you Train Your Nurse Brain™—not just pass tests.
RN2Professors bridges the gap between classroom learning and clinical practice by teaching real-world critical thinking through the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM).
OUR STORY
RN2Professors™ was founded to solve a real problem: Too many nursing students were memorizing content but struggling to apply it where it matters—at the bedside.
Our team of experienced educators and practicing clinicians saw the need for a better approach: one that focuses on clinical judgment, critical thinking, and real-world decision-making from the start.
At RN2Professors™, we don’t just teach facts. We teach you how to Train Your Nurse Brain™—because that’s what saves lives.
Meet Your Mentors
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Gina Wick
MSN, RN
Gina Wick is the founder and co-CEO of RN2Professors, where she empowers nursing students to Train Their Nurse Brain™ and build real-world clinical judgment from day one.
With over 15 years of bedside nursing experience — including critical care and perioperative specialties — Gina brings unmatched expertise, insight, and passion to every lesson she creates.
She is committed to helping students not just pass exams, but step confidently into practice as safe, strong, and thinking nurses.When she’s not teaching or creating innovative learning resources, Gina is mentoring future nurse leaders and driving the mission to bridge the gap between classroom learning and clinical excellence.
"You’re not just studying for a license. You’re training for a lifetime of impact." - Gina Wick
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Abbie Purney
DNP, RN, CCNS, CNE
Dr. Abbie Purney is a distinguished nursing educator and clinician with over 30 years of nursing experience. She graduated from San Diego State University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and later completed her graduate nursing studies at the University of Phoenix and Purdue University Northwest, earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. She also holds certifications as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) and Certified Nurse Educator (CNE).
Dr. Purney’s professional background is rooted in intermediate and critical care nursing, where she has developed a deep passion for clinical excellence, patient advocacy, and critical thinking. In addition to her clinical practice, she brings years of teaching experience across pre-licensure RN, RN-BSN, and MSN programs, helping students develop the clinical judgment and professional skills needed for success in today’s complex healthcare environment.
A former United States Marine and Marine spouse, Dr. Purney draws from her personal experiences balancing military life, family responsibilities, and nursing education to support and inspire her students. She resides in Western Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh, and teaches students across multiple time zones with a strong commitment to student-centered, evidence-based learning.
Dr. Purney is passionate about helping future nurses think critically, act compassionately, and lead confidently in their professional roles.
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Dawn Garthee
DNP, RN, APNP, FNP-C
I am a dedicated and highly experienced Family Nurse Practitioner and nursing educator with over two decades of clinical practice across urgent care, occupational health, ambulatory surgery, maternal-child health, and academic instruction. My approach to care is rooted in patient-centered values, emphasizing culturally competent communication, collaborative decision-making, and holistic care planning that honors each individual’s preferences and goals.
As a clinical leader and preceptor, I actively mentor the next generation of nurses by integrating the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) principles, equipping students to think critically and deliver evidence-based care. I am a Visiting Professor at a Nursing University, guiding pre-licensure BSN students through didactic and clinical experiences in Fundamentals, Medical/Surgical, OB/GYN, and Complex Health rotations.
My dual roles as clinician and educator reflect my commitment to advancing nursing practice through real-world insight, patient advocacy, and personalized mentorship.