Elizabeth Riley

Dr. Elizabeth Riley is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the College of Nursing, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), specializing in neonatal intensive care and nursing education. Her research focuses on interprofessional collaboration, simulation-based learning, and healthcare provider training. Key projects include implementing standardized bedside rounds in NICUs and developing opioid overdose management training programs. She has contributed to curricula in digital health, telehealth, and maternal health interventions targeting vulnerable populations. Her work emphasizes evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and nursing education quality.

Research interests span neonatal care protocols, interprofessional team dynamics, and innovative teaching methods. Notable projects include evaluating telehealth prenatal scenarios and assessing the impact of simulation training on prelicensure nurses. She has also analyzed Arkansas's nursing workforce challenges and developed programs addressing maternal health disparities.

No scientific awards are listed, and no formal advisees are documented. Her contributions include academic-practice partnerships for transitioning newly licensed nurses and adapting curricula for online learning environments during rapid transitions. She has been involved in designing interdisciplinary training modules and mentorship programs for healthcare educators.