Lisa Bailey

Lisa Bailey is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. With over 26 years of nursing experience and 22 years as a neonatal nurse practitioner, her academic focus centers on improving maternal/child health outcomes through research and education. She maintains an active role in nursing professional development and holds multiple specialized certifications.

Education & Credentials:

• D.N.P. in Nurse Practitioner, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (2020)
• M.S.N. in Nurse Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (2020)
• M.S.N. in Neonatology, Vanderbilt University (1999)
• B.S.N. in Nursing, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (1998)
• Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition (BCHN, 2023)
• Nurse Executive - Board Certified (NE-BC, 2023)
• Nurse Professional Development - Board Certified (NPD-BC, 2022)

Research Focus: Her scholarly work explores nursing education methodologies, health promotion strategies, and clinical process improvement. She specializes in neonatal care optimization, holistic nutrition integration in nursing practice, and innovative teaching approaches for healthcare education. Current research examines leadership frameworks in clinical settings and student engagement in health promotion.

Teaching Expertise: Develops and delivers curriculum across diverse nursing subjects including pathophysiology, obstetrics/pediatrics, health assessment, medical terminology, and wellness education. Certified by Quality Matters for online instruction and focuses on student-centered pedagogical approaches.