Biography

Dr. Janice Hall is an Assistant Professor at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU), where she has contributed to both the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. She currently works solely as a faculty member in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Nurse Anesthesia program. She teaches in the research, nursing theory, and DNP project courses. 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. As an advocate of simulation learning, she was awarded a Simulation Faculty Fellow. Dr. Hall also submitted an endowment request, supported by best practices, to add a Bariatric Nursing Manikin to the undergraduate skills lab learning environment. She was awarded the Bariatric Manikin Endowment, which enabled students to enhance their nursing skills with a more diverse patient population in the clinical setting. In her role in the DNP Nurse Anesthesia program, Dr. Hall facilitates nursing research and theory learning through didactics and chairs DNP projects for anesthesia students, guiding them in developing and implementing 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 a peer reviewer 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 curricula in the University's nursing programs to better align with contemporary healthcare needs.