Lisa Nicholas

Lisa Nicholas serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Nursing, where she has been a faculty member since joining in 2014. She previously held part-time instructor and Lecturer roles before advancing to her current position, focusing on enhancing student engagement and innovation in nursing education.

• Education: BSN (2005), MSN-ED (2017), EdD (2022) from UNLV

Nicholas specializes in pediatric nursing, nursing fundamentals, and healthcare simulation education. As a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) and Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), she integrates simulation technologies and mentorship strategies to improve learning outcomes for novice nursing students. Her work emphasizes minimizing barriers to education and leveraging instructional technology.

• Affiliations: American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Society of Simulation in Healthcare