Lucas Farris

Lucas Farris is a Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), transitioning to the role of Simulation Operations/Education Manager at the SMART Hospital in July 2024. He has extensive clinical experience across ICU, Hospice, and School Nursing, and has been actively involved in academic nursing education since 2023.

Education:

• MSN in Nursing Education, University of Texas at Tyler (2022)
• BSN, University of Texas at Arlington (2020)

Research Interests: Focus on mindfulness integration in simulation, curriculum development, and simulation-based education. Key themes include prebrief/debrief strategies and enhancing clinical training through immersive learning.

Awards & Recognition:

• Recipient of multiple Daisy Awards for nursing excellence
• 2024 DFW Great 100 Nurse
• Herbert C. Buie Presidential Scholarship

Advising & Leadership: Advisor for Arlington Nursing Students' Association (ANSA) and former Treasurer/Emerging Leader Director of DFW Great 100 Nurses. Active in professional organizations like the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning.

Simulation Expertise: Manages simulation operations at SMART Hospital, emphasizing quality improvement in healthcare education through the nursing process framework.