• Associate Professor

• Southeastern Louisiana University
  College of Nursing and Health Sciences
  SLU 10448
  Hammond, LA 70402
• PHONE: (985)-507-7366
• EMAIL: Luanne.Billingsley
  @southeastern.edu

 

Education

• • D.N.P. University of South Alabama
  • M.N. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC)
  • M.B.A. Southeastern Louisiana University
  • B.S.N.  Southeastern Louisiana University

 

Licensure and Board Certifications

• • Registered Nurse in Louisiana, Compact Licensure
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Management Systems (CPHIMS)
  • Registered Nursing Advanced Practice Nurse in Louisiana
  • Adult Health (BC) ACNS-BC (ANCC)
  • Certified Nurse Educator
  • Professional Project Manager (PMP) Certified
  • Professional in Healthcare Management Systems (CPHIMS)
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) 
  • Gerontology Nursing (BC)
  • Cardiovascular Nursing (ACCVN)
  • Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse (CRRN)

 

Academic Positions

• • Associate Professor, Southeastern Louisiana University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences

 

Honors & Awards

• • EPIC Corporation Endowed Professorship in Nursing, Area of Interest: Interprofessional Education and Collaboration.
  • Recognized as one of the 2018 Top Nurses by Tangipahoa District Nurses Association, Top Nurses Gala, May 8, 2018.
  • Innovation Leadership Award: In Recognition of Advocacy of Student Success, Southeastern Louisiana University College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 2014 Convocation
  • Rho Zeta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Nurse Excellence Award.
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Chapter Leadership. Secession Committee Member.
  • Southeastern Louisiana University Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs Office of Sponsored Research and Programs Certificate of Recognition of Grantsmanship Status as a First Time Awardee.
  • P.K. Scheerle, Entrepreneur Award.

 

Professional Affiliations

• • American Nurses Association
  • Harmony Skate Project
  • Louisiana State Nurses Association
  • Tangipahoa District Nurses Association
  • National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
  • National League for Nurses
  • Sigma Theta Tau International
  • Rho Zeta Chapter of Sigma
  • Southern Nursing Research Society
  • Project Management Institute
  • Health Information Management Systems Society
  • Southern Excellence in Nursing Consortium

 

Areas of Research Interest

• Interprofessional Education and Collaboration (IPEC)
• Community Wellness
• Using technologies to advance evidence-based practice (EBP)
• Education-practice partnerships
• Adult education
• Grant writing

 

Selected Publications & Presentations

• • Currie, P., Billingsley, L., Wood, R. & Green, R. (2021). Infusing interprofessional education core competencies and collaborative practice into standards-driven curricula. Collaborative Healthcare: Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education, 11(2).

  • Fleming, A. & Billingsley, L. (2021). Using informatics to improve notification of incidental finds in the emergency department. Journal of Radiology Nursing (40)30-31.

  • Billingsley, L (2020). Using video conferencing applications to share the death experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Radiology Nursing (39) 275-277.

  • Billingsley, L. & Donovan, J. (April 2020). Together we can eliminate hepatitis C in Louisiana. LSNA The Pelican News, (76) 2, 8.

  • Billingsley, L. (2019). Cybersmart: Protect the patient, protect the data. Journal of Radiology Nursing, (38), 261-263.

  • Billingsley, L. & Riddle, K. (2019). Improving participants’ experience in the online survey process. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 50(10), 439-441.

  • Billingsley, L. (March 22, 2021). Using video conferencing to share the death experience during the COVID-19 pandemic: a lived experience. 7th Edition of Virtual Conference on Nursing Education and Practice. International Nursing Webinar.

  • Billingsley, L. Carruth, A. & Creel, E. (November 19, 2020). When technology impacts the health workforce, it also moves into the classroom. Year of the Nursing: Vision for Lifelong Learning. ICMSN Fall 2020 Research Symposium. Delta Eta Chapter of Sigma.

  • Billingsley, L., Chasco, D., Kamerer, J., & Castorino, M. (July 15, 2020). The COVID effect: How new cyberthreats put patients at risk and how you can stop them. American Nurse, American Nurses Association (ANA) and HP.

  • Billingsley, L. & Currie, P. (November 7, 2019). Infusing Interprofessional Education Core Competencies into Health Profession Curricula: A Grassroots Effort. South Louisiana Intercollegiate Symposium 2019: Advancing Nursing Excellence and Health Outcomes Through Evidence-Based Collaborative Practice. Hammond, LA.

  • Currie, P., Billingsley, L., Wood, R. & Green, R. (November 22, 2019). Interprofessional Communication Competency Pilot Project: Health Profession Students’ Perceptions, Knowledge, and Application. 2019 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Conference, Orlando, FL.

  • Currie, P., Billingsley, L., Wood, R. & Green, R. (November 13, 2019). Building Capacity for Interprofessional Education. Poster presentation. 18th Annual Faculty Conference on Teaching, Research & Creativity. Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA.

  • Billingsley, L., Riddle, K. & Marino, K. (June 7-9, 2019). Using Technology to Engage Students in Peer and Team Evaluation. The Teaching Professor Conference. New Orleans, LA.

  • Billingsley, L. (May 23, 2019). Building Capacity for Interprofessional Education in a College of Nursing and Health Sciences. 2019 Interprofessional Education Collaborative Spring Institute, Washington D.C.

  • Billingsley, L., Riddle, K. & Marino, K. (November 28, 2018). Effectiveness of Using an Online Survey Tool with Undergraduate Nursing Students in Peer to Peer and Team Evaluation. Xi Zeta Research Symposium. Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA.

  • Billingsley, L., Riddle, K. & Marino, K. (November 8, 2018). Effectiveness of Using an Online Survey Tool with Undergraduate Nursing Students in Peer to Peer and Team Evaluation. Poster presentation. 17th Annual Faculty Conference on Teaching, Research & Creativity. Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA.

  • Dudley, M., Kinchen, L., Billingsley, L. & Jones, J. (April 25, 2018). Restructuring Care Through the Analysis of an Unsuccessful Phone Intervention to Re-Engage Adult Clients with Hansen’s Disease. Link to the Legislature, Capitol Rotunda, Baton Rouge, LA.

  • Billingsley, L. (November 14, 2017). Cybersecurity in the Clinical Setting. South Louisiana Intercollegiate Nursing Research Day 2017. McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA.

  • Billingsley, L. (November 9, 2017). Navigating the Pitfalls of DNP Student Projects Through a Multi-University Academic and Practice Partnership. Twelfth Annual Faculty Conference on Teaching, Research & Creativity. Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA.

  • Dudley, M., Kinchen, L., Billingsley, L. & Jones, J. (November 9, 2017). Restructuring Care Through the Analysis of an Unsuccessful Phone Intervention to Re-Engage Adult Clients with Hansen’s Disease. Twelfth Annual Faculty Conference on Teaching, Research & Creativity. Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA.  
  • Billingsley, L. and Rice, K (March 22, 2017). Invited to present national webinar. Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Webinar, “Navigating the Pitfalls of DNP Projects Through an Academic-Practice Partnership.” 
  • Welch, S., Billingsly, L. & Wood, R. (2016). An academic-practice partnership to drive improvement of quality outcomes through transitional care services. Ochsner Conference Book.
  • Billingsly, L. & McKee, S. (2016). Cybersecurity in the clinical setting: nurses' role in the expanding "internet of things" Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 47 (8), 347-349.
  • Billingsley, L. & Carruth, A. (2015). Use of Technology to Promote Effective Medication Adherence. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 46(08), 340-342.
  • Danna, D., Pierce, S., Schaubhut, R., Billingsley, L. & Bennett, M. (2015). An innovative approach by one nursing school: Educating nurses to provide culturally competent care during disasters. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 26(3), 135-144.
  • Billingsley, L. & Wyld, D. (2014). How does RFID technology impact nursing practice? Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 45(12), 528-529.
  • Rice, K., Bennett, M., & Billingsley, L. (2014). Using Second Life to facilitate peer storytelling for grieving oncology nurses. The Ochsner Journal. Fall Publication.
  • Billingsley, L. & Kinchen, L. (2014). Peripheral intravenous catheter protection: Are we using best practice? Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, (45)8, 338-339.
  • Billingsley, L., Bennett, M. & Danna, D. (2014). Engaging Nurses in a New Pedagogy: Evaluation of 3D Multiuser Virtual Technology to Enhance Culturally Competent Care During Disasters. The Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice.
  • Billingsley, L. & Currie, P. (2013). Using Social Media to Share the Death Experience: Discussion Points. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing. 2013:44(10): 435-436.
  • Currie, P. & Billingsley, L. (2013). Journal Clubs Promote Interprofessional Education and Professional Development in Dysphagia. Louisiana – Speech – Language – Hearing Association Newsletter. In press
  • Billingsley, L., Rice, K., Bennett, M. Thibeau, S. (2013). Using a Multi-User Virtual Environment to Facilitate Nursing Journal Clubs: A Mixed Methods Study. The Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice. In press.
  • Bennett, M. & Billingsley, L. (April 26, 2013). Dr. Connie Logan Research Day: Transformational Change: Embracing Nursing’s Future with Unity, presenting “Engaging Nurses, Nursing Faculty, and Nursing Students in a New Pedagogy: Evaluating Multi-User Virtual Environment (MUVE) Technology in the Delivery of Cultural Competent Care During Disasters Training.” Accepted
  • Billingsley, L., (2012). A CNS’s perspective on multi-user virtual environments: a year later, what more do we know? The Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice, March 2012.
  • Rice, K. & Billingsley, L. (February 28, 2013). Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS) Conference: Expanding Networks of Knowledge for Healthcare Innovations. Presentation entitled, Using Avatars in an Online Virtual Community to Facilitate Peer Storytelling Among Grieving Oncology Nurses. Little Rock, Arkansas.
  • Billingsley, L. & Currie, P. ( November 16,2012). American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) 2012 Convention: Evidence of Excellence – Opportunities and Outcomes. Presentation entitled, 3-D Multi-User Virtual Learning Environments to Increase Research Productivity. Atlanta, Georgia
  • Billingsley, L. (October 25, 2012). Southeastern Louisiana University 2012 Annual Faculty Conference on Teaching, Research, and Creativity. Poster presentation entitled, Infusing iPad and Simulation Technologies Into Nursing Education. Hammond, Louisiana.
  • Rice, K. & Billingsley, L. (September 2012). National League of Nursing (NLN) 2012 Education Summit: Opening Doors to Leadership – Purpose, Power, and Passion. Presentation entitled, Multi-User Virtual Environments: A Pedagogy to Engage Nurses in Evidence-Based Practice and Research. Anaheim, California.
  • Billingsley, L. (August 2012). Our Lady of the Lake 2012 Research Day: Transforming Research into Practice. Poster presentation entitled, Lessons Learned as an Avatar Researcher: Using Innovative Technology to Support Evidence-Based Practice. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • Billingsley, L. (2012). 4th Annual Evidence Based Practice Research Conference. Presentation entitled, Exploring Innovative Technological Solutions to Foster Evidence Based Practice. New Orleans, Louisiana. (Featured speaker.)
  • Billingsley, L. (2012). National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist Annual Conference: Optimizing Outcomes Influencing Across the Spheres Podium presentation entitled: “A CNS’s Perspective on Multi-User Virtual Environments: A Year Later, What More Do We Know.” Chicago, Illinois.
  • Billingsley, L. (2011). Workshop entitled, “It’s Delicious! Social Bookmarking.” Southeastern Louisiana University Center for Faculty Excellence “To Go” Series.
  • Rice, K., Billingsley, L., Bennett, M., Winterbottom, F., & Thibeau, S. (2011). Clinical nurse specialists get your MUVE ON! Using a multicenter virtual environment to facilitate nursing journal clubs: A mixed methods study. The Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice, 25(2), 80-81.
  • Rice, K. & Billingsley, L. (2011). Louisiana Association Nurse Practitioners (LANP) Conference: Presentation entitled, “Using Multi-User Virtual Learning Environments to Facilitate Advanced Practice Education.” New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Billingsley, L. & Rice, K. (2011.) 2011 Summer Institute on Evidence-Based Practice: Transforming Care: Friction, Heat, & Light. Poster presentation entitled, “Virtual Journal Clubs Improve Critical Appraisal Skill Acquisition.” San Antonio, Texas.
  • Billingsley, L. & Rice, K. (2011). Louisiana State Nurses Association: Link to the Legislature: Balancing Act: A New ANA President’s Perspective Poster presentation entitled, “Nurses’ Perceived Benefit of Using a Multiuser Virtual Environment to Facilitate Nursing Journal Clubs.” Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • Billingsley, L. & Rice, K. (2011). Dr. Connie Logan Research Day: A New Decade for Nursing Scholarship: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities.  Podium presentation entitled, “A Virtual World Consortium: Using Second Life® to Facilitate Nursing Journal Clubs.” Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana.
  • Billingsley, L. & Rice, K.,  (2011.) 2011 Summer Institute on Evidence-Based Practice: Transforming Care: Friction, Heat, & Light. Poster presentation entitled, “Virtual Journal Clubs Improve Critical Appraisal Skill Acquisition.” San Antonio, Texas.
  • Rice, K. & Billingsley, L. (2011). Louisiana Association Nurse Practitioners (LANP) Conference: Presentation entitled, “Using Multi-User Virtual Learning Environments to Facilitate Advanced Practice Education.” New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Rice, K. and Billingsley, L. D. (2011). Clinical Nurse Specialists Get Your MUVE On! Using a Multi-¬User Virtual Environment to Facilitate Nursing Journal Clubs. National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist Annual Conference: “CNS Your Clinical Innovation Expert.” Podium presentation. Baltimore, MD.
  • Billingsley, L. D. (2010). Using technology to advance evidence-¬‐based practice. Translating Nursing Research: Changing Practice…Changing Lives Conference. New Orleans, LA
  • Billingsley, L. (2010). Poster presentation entitled, “Using Evidence-based Guidelines to Improve the Discharge Process for Patients with Heart Failure.” East Jefferson Hospital - New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Billingsley, L. (2010). Dr. Linda Corson Jones Research Day. Podium presentation entitled, “A Second Life for Nightingale: A Second Life Demonstration. Dr. Linda Corson Jones Research Day, New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Billingsley, L. (2009). Using Evidence-based Guidelines to Improve the Discharge Process for Patients with Heart Failure. Abstract submitted to National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Annual Conference. Seattle, Washington.

 

Selected Funded Projects and Research

• • Billingsley, L. (September 22, 2015). A Feasibility Study to Evaluate the Use of Technology to Improve Medication Adherence in a Community Setting. 2015 South Louisiana Intercollegiate Nursing Research Day, Bridging the Gap to Improve Outcomes. Baton Rouge, LA.
  • Billingsley, L. & Jones, J. (September 16, 2015). Blueprint for Faculty Success: Leading, Educating, and Mentoring in a DNP Program. Eighth National DNP Conference: How to be a Better DNP in 3 Days, Seattle, WA.
  • Billingsley, L. (March 7, 2014). Engaging Nurses in a New Pedagogy: Evaluation of 3D Multiuser Virtual Technology to Enhance Culturally Competent Care During Disasters. 2014 National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) Conference. Orlando, FL.
  • Billingsley, L. (October 28, 2013). A Pilot Study Using Peer Storytelling in a Multiuser Virtual Environment for Oncology Nurses’ Grief Support. 5th Annual Evidence-Based Practice Research Conference, New Orleans, LA.
  • Bennett, M. & Billingsley, L. (April 26, 2013). Dr. Connie Logan Research Day: Transformational Change: Embracing Nursing’s Future with Unity, presenting “Engaging Nurses, Nursing Faculty, and Nursing Students in a New Pedagogy: Evaluating Multi-User Virtual Environment (MUVE) Technology in the Delivery of Cultural Competent Care During Disasters Training.”
  • Bennett, M. & Billingsley, L. (April 22, 2013). Presented “Engaging Nurses, Nursing Faculty, and Nursing Students in a New Pedagogy: Evaluating Multi-User Virtual Environment (MUVE) Technology in the Delivery of Cultural Competent Care During Disasters Training.” Presented via face-to-face (Dr. Bennett) and avatar (Dr. Billingsley) using Second Life to LSUHSC Faculty.
  • Rice, K. & Billingsley, L. (February 28, 2013). Using Avatars in an Online Virtual Community to Facilitate Peer Storytelling Among Grieving Oncology Nurses. Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS) Doctoral Pre-Conference, Little Rock, AK.
  • Billingsley, L. & Rice, K. (February 27, 2013). Examining Collaborations and Partnerships Among Nurse Scientists (PhD) and Advanced Practice Nurses (DNP) in a Variety of Settings. Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS) Doctoral Pre-Conference, Little Rock, AK.