Rebecca Lyons, PhD(c), RN
- Assistant Professor
- Nicholls State University
- College of Nursing and Allied Health
- P.O. Box 2143
- Thibodaux, LA 70310
- PHONE:(985) 448-4697
- EMAIL:rebecca.lyons@nicholls.edu
Education
- Ph.D.(c) Capella University
- M.S.N. University of Phoenix
- B.S.N. Nicholls State University
Licensure and Board Certifications
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing - Registered Nurse
- CCRN Alum
Academic Positions
- Assistant Professor, Nicholls State University
- Department Head of Nursing, Nicholls State University
Honors & Awards
- Presidential Award for Academic Administrator Excellence 2011
- Great 100 Nurses of 2011
- Excellence in Leadership Award - Xi Zeta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Nicholls Top Ten Grantsmanship Award 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- Apple Award 2002/2003, 2004/2005 – Outstanding Advising through a Student Organization
- Outstanding Nursing Alumni Award - Nicholls State University Alumni Association
- Excellence in Nursing Education Award- Xi Zeta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau
Professional Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing/Xi Zeta Chapter
- Council of Nurse Administrators of Nursing Education of Louisiana American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- National League of Nursing
- Nicholls State University Alumni Association
Areas of Research Interest
- Nursing Education
Selected Publications & Presentations
- Progressive Clinical Evaluation Tools Based on the QSEN Competencies; published Online: QSEN.org
- Development and Implementation of Progressive Clinical Evaluation Tools based one the QSEN Competencies, co-author, submitted to Journal of Nursing Education, July 2012, pending.
- Progressive Clinical Evaluation Tools – permission granted for publication in Oermann & Gaberson’s 4th ed. of Evaluation and Testing in Nursing Education
- Podium Presentation: QSEN National Forum, May 20102 – Incorporating QSEN Competencies in Progressive Clinical Evaluation Tools
Selected Funded Projects and Research
- Nurse Family Partnership – DHH 2008-2012
- ITS Technology Infrastructure Grant
- Geriatrics Across the Curriculum, CI
- High Fidelity Simulation
Research Review
- Abstract Reviewer - QSEN 4th National Forum 2013
