Lyons Hardy

Lyons Hardy is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Concentration Lead for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). She teaches courses in the PMHNP program, develops simulations for students, and utilizes active learning strategies. Her clinical practice includes roles in integrated primary care clinics. Hardy holds an Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership from VCU and advanced nursing degrees from the University of Virginia.

Her research focuses on bipolar disorder treatments, psychotropic medication use in specific populations, and home-based psychiatric care. She contributes to professional organizations like the American Psychiatric Nurses’ Association (APNA) Virginia chapter and chairs VCU’s Master's Curriculum Committee. Hardy maintains clinical practice alongside her academic roles, emphasizing evidence-based mental health integration strategies.