Biography

Dr. Janice Hall is an Assistant Professor at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FRANU), where she contributes to both the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. With over 30 years of experience in both clinical and academic settings, she is passionate about fostering evidence-based practice and interprofessional collaboration among nursing students. In her role in the undergraduate program, she specializes in the fundamentals of adult health nursing and curriculum development. As an advocate of the benefits of simulation learning, was awarded Simulation Faculty Fellow. Dr. Hall also submitted an endowment request that was substantiated by best practice for a Bariatric Nursing Manikin to be added to the undergraduate skills lab learning environment. She was awarded the Bariatric Manikin Endowment, which allowed students to enhance their nursing skills on a more diverse population of patients encountered in the clinical setting. In her role within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia program, Dr. Hall chairs DNP projects for anesthesia students, guiding them through the development and implementation of scholarly projects that address critical issues in anesthesia practice. Her mentorship ensures that students' projects reflect the synthesis and application of knowledge gained throughout the curriculum, aligning with program expectations and institutional review board requirements. Dr. Hall earned her Ph.D. in Nursing Education from William Carey University and holds a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans. She is a Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) and serves as one of the peer-reviewers for the Journal of Neuroscience Nursing. Beyond her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Hall actively mentors students and junior faculty, guiding them in research initiatives and professional development. Her commitment to nursing education is further demonstrated through her involvement in faculty development programs and her role in revising the university's BSN curriculum to better align with contemporary healthcare needs.