Brooke Hillard

Brooke Hillard serves as Professor and Chair at Eastern Kentucky University, where she leads academic initiatives in nursing education and clinical practice. Her expertise in family nurse practitioner roles shapes curriculum development and professional standards.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Kentucky
• MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, Eastern Kentucky University
• BSN, Eastern Kentucky University

Research Focus: Her work centers on critical nursing domains:

• Nursing
• Family Practice
• Primary Care
• Advanced Practice Nursing

with emphasis on evidence-based interventions for underserved populations and clinical training methodologies.

As departmental Chair, she oversees faculty development, accreditation processes, and community healthcare partnerships. Her leadership directly impacts nursing program growth and clinical placement networks across Kentucky.