Billiejoan Rice

Billiejoan Rice serves as a Senior Lecturer (Education) in Queen's University Belfast's School of Nursing and Midwifery, where she drives innovation in healthcare education through simulation-based learning and interprofessional collaboration. Her current work focuses on developing student competencies in high-stakes clinical scenarios including cardiovascular risk assessment and disaster response.

Her academic credentials include an EdD, MSc, and BSc(Hons) in Nursing with Registered General Nurse qualification, forming the foundation for her evidence-based teaching approach.

Dr Rice's research program centers on Nursing Education and Interprofessional Simulation, with significant contributions to Cardiovascular Risk Assessment pedagogy and Disaster Nursing preparedness. She designs immersive learning experiences that bridge theoretical knowledge and clinical practice, particularly through motivational strategies in undergraduate midwifery education and interprofessional workshops addressing complex healthcare challenges like dementia care.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strategic focus on scalable educational interventions, including digital resources for cardiovascular health (ASMOSUS project) and cross-cultural disaster response frameworks validated during Hajj pilgrimages.

Her distinguished contributions have earned multiple honors:

• Owen Wade Prize for teaching excellence (2004)
• QUB Teaching Award (2006)
• QUB Team Teaching Award (2024)
• Best Oral Presentation for interprofessional simulation research (2024)
• Shortlisting for Royal College of Nursing NI Nurse Researcher of the Year (2019)

As Co-Investigator on the multi-center R2915NUR project (Improving student nurses' skills in cardiovascular risk assessment), she leads curriculum development for 'cardiovascular health champions' while mentoring through interprofessional conferences like QUB InterSim. Her supervised work includes developing the iPOV 'Walking in their Steps' simulation methodology.

Her research ecosystem integrates Queen's Medical Biology Centre simulation labs with clinical partners across Northern Ireland, creating authentic environments where nursing and midwifery students practice behavioral change techniques and emergency response protocols under faculty guidance.