D. Michele Ellis

Dr. D. Michele Ellis is a Medical Educator at Loyola University New Orleans, affiliated with the College of Nursing and Health’s School of Nursing. Her expertise spans nursing education, psychiatric and medical-surgical nursing, and clinical simulation.

Education:

• PhD in Nursing – Education, University of Northern Colorado (2013)
• MSN, Southeastern Louisiana University (2004)
• BSN, New Mexico State University
• Associate in Nursing, New Mexico State University

Her research focuses on enhancing nursing education through learner-centered teaching, innovative pedagogy, and low-cost simulation techniques. She has explored technological stressors in electronic health records (EHRs) and their impact on nurse educators.

Dr. Ellis’ recent publications highlight trends in nursing education innovation, including EHR integration, simulation-based learning, and strategies to improve student outcomes in resource-constrained environments.

Scientific Awards:

• Rho Zeta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society

She teaches graduate courses in informatics, health care quality, and nurse educator roles, and actively engages in community initiatives like organizing nursing-book drives for African charities.