Louise Rice

An experienced nursing educator, clinician, and researcher with over 30 years in nursing and healthcare education. Currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, specializing in nursing pharmacology, core concepts, integrated learning, and health promotion. With a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Walden University and certifications in nurse education and forensic nursing, I offer extensive expertise in curriculum development, clinical instruction, and online education.

Professional background includes years of dedicated experience in nursing education, including classroom instruction, clinical supervision, curriculum development, and mentoring of nursing students across various levels of practice. Proven commitment to preparing the next generation of nurses through evidence-based teaching and student-centered learning approaches. Additional strong research and publication record in areas such as Charcot foot screening, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking. A dedicated academic leader, actively contributing to faculty mentorship, peer review, and national nursing organizations. Overall, deeply committed to advancing nursing practice and student success through evidence-based teaching, advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• 2025-current Sigma Theta Tau, Lubbock, Texas, Iota Mu Chapter Member
• 2014-current Sigma Theta Tau, Amarillo, Texas, Delta Delta Chapter Member
• 2002-current International Association of Forensic Nurses, Elkridge, Maryland, Member
• 1998-current Emergency Nurses Association, Schaumburg, Illinois, Member
• 1994-current American Nurses Association, Silver Spring, Maryland, Member
• 1994-current Texas Nurses Association, Austin, Texas, Member

• March, 1994-Expires June 2023 Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
• July, 2024-Expires July 2028 Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing
• June, 2025-Expires June 2029 Certified Nurse Educator Clinical, National League for Nursing

• Rice, Louise, et al. “Nurses: Texas Tech University Health Sciences School of Nursing.” Brick and Elm, May 2024, p. 65.
• Gary, A., Kiper, V., Geist, R., & Rice, L. (2023). Intimate partner violence. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! 21(3), 12–21. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.nme.0000923356.04475.dc
• Rice, L. (2023, April). Accessing and Handling Adverse Trafficking Situations: The Role of Nurses and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. Panhandle Health, 33(2), 28-29.
• Phillips, A., Rice, L. Identification of Charcot Foot: A Case Study. Nephrology Nursing Journal. 2022 Sep-Oct;49(5):419-425. PMID: 36332122.
• Wade, L. and Phillips, A. (2020) Charcot Foot Screening Algorithm in Type 2 Diabetic Patients. Int J Nurs Health Care Res 03: 1142. DOI: 10.29011/2688-9501.101142
• Loftin, C., Reyes, H., Hartin, V., & Rice, L. (2020). A closer look at first-time pass rates as the primary measure of program quality. Journal of Professional Nursing:37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.
• Wade L (2017) Development of Assessment and Screening Tool to Assist with Prevention and Identification of Charcot Foot in Type 2 Diabetics. J Endocrinol Diab 4(4): 1-11. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15226/2374-6890/4/4/00186
• Peer Poster Presentation
• [Rice], [L.] ([Presenter/Author])
• [2025 Access, Connection, Engagement Symposium], [AACN], [Indianapolis, IN], [Fostering Resilience: How Nursing Faculty Can Combat Burnout, Anxiety, and Stress to Boost Student Success], [Accepted]. (June, 2025)
• [Wade], [L.] ([Presenter/Author])
• [Spring Poverty Simulation], [West Texas A&M University], [Canyon, Texas], [Addressing Poverty in the Homeless Population], [Accepted]. (April 2019)
• [Spring Faculty Presentations], [West Texas A&M University], [Canyon, Texas], [Charcot Foot Screening], [Accepted]. (April 2015)
• Presentation
• [West Texas A&M University Presentation], [Amarillo, Texas], [Sexual Assault and Evidence Collection], [Accepted]. (April 2023)
• [West Texas A&M University Panelist], [Canyon, Texas], [Start by Believing], [Accepted]. (April 2023)
• [Amarillo Independent School Board Presentation], [Amarillo, Texas], [Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Human Trafficking], [Accepted]. (March 2023)
• [Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center Law Enforcement Presentation], [Amarillo, Texas], [Sexual Assault Evidence Collection], [Accepted]. (March 2023)
• [West Texas A&M University Senior 1 Level Student Presentation], [Amarillo, Texas], [Forensic Evidence Collection], [Accepted]. (November 2022)
• [Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Fall Symposium], [Amarillo, Texas], [Human Trafficking: They Are Not For Sale], [Accepted]. (October 2022)
• [Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center Law Enforcement Presentation], [Amarillo, Texas], [Sexual Assault Evidence Collection] [Accepted]. (September 2022)
• [International Forensic Nurses Association Annual Conference], [Dallas, Texas], [Sexual Assault on College Campuses], [Accepted]. (September 2022)
• [International Forensic Nurses Association Annual Conference], [Dallas, Texas], [Silent Outcries], [Accepted]. (September 2020)
• [Panhandle Nurse Practitioner Annual Conference], [Amarillo, Texas], [Identification and Prevention of Charcot Foot], [Accepted]. (April 2017)

• [September 2002- [Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center], Amarillo, Texas Current]
• [Contact:] Shelly Bohannon

• PROFESSIONAL
• [2025-2026] "Reviewer of manuscripts for [Nursing 2025] (2025-2026)."
• [2024-2025] "TNSA Faculty Mentor [Amarillo, Texas] ([served])."
• [2024-2025] "Reviewer of manuscripts for [Nursing 2025] (2025-2026)."
• [2024] [TTUHSC Daisy Award] [Candidate Reviewer] ([served]).
• [2024] [Traditional Undergraduate Program Remediation/Retention Committee [Chair] ([current]).
• [2024-2025] [Traditional Undergraduate Program Council Committee [Chair] ([current]).
• [2024] [Traditional Undergraduate Program Admissions and Retention Committee [Member] ([current]).
• [2023-2024] "TNSA Faculty Mentor [Amarillo, Texas] ([served])."
• [2023] [Traditional Undergraduate Program [Wellness Advocate] ([served]).
• [2023] [TTUHSC Daisy Award] [Candidate Reviewer] ([served]).
• [2022-2023] [International Forensic Nurses Association] [Abstract Reviewer] ([served]).
• [2022-2-23] "TNSA Faculty Mentor [Amarillo, Texas] ([served])."
• [2022-2022] [International Forensic Nurses Association] [Abstract Reviewer] ([served]).
• PUBLIC
• 2021 - 2022 International Association of Forensic Nurses, Elkridge, Maryland, Membership Committee Member
• 2020-2021 International Association of Forensic Nurses, Elkridge, Maryland, Awards Committee Member
• UNIVERSITY
• 2024-2025 TTUHSC SON, Lubbock, Texas, TUG Program Interview Committee Member
• 2024-2025 TTUHSC SON, Lubbock, Texas, TUG Program Council Committee Chair
• 2024-2025 TTUHSC SON, Lubbock, Texas, TUG Program Council Committee Member
• 2023-2024 TTUHSC SON, Lubbock, Texas, Admissions and Progressions Committee Member
• 2018-2019 West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas, Diversity and Culture Committee Member
• 2016-2017 West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas, University Faculty Senate Member
• 2015-2016 West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas, Teaching and Learning Committee Chair
• 2015-2016 West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas, Curriculum Committee Member

• Development of sexual assault forensic evidence collection program approved by the American Nurses Association for continuing education credit. Over 100 participants. May, 2013-August, 2014
• Sexual Assault Wellness Algorithm for new students. Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing. Unlimited participants. November 2022

• NURS 3322 Health Promotion (Online). Summer.2025 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3511 Nursing Pharmacology (Didactic/Simulation). Summer.2025 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3604 Nursing Core Concepts (Didactic/Simulation). Summer.2025 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3322 Health Promotion (Online). Spring.2025 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3511 Nursing Pharmacology (Didactic/Simulation). Spring.2025 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3604 Nursing Core Concepts (Didactic/Simulation). Spring.2025 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3322 Health Promotion (Online). Fall. 2024 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3511 Nursing Pharmacology (Didactic/Simulation). Fall.2024 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3604 Nursing Core Concepts (Didactic/Simulation). Fall.2024 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3322 Health Promotion (Online). Summer. 2024 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3511 Nursing Pharmacology (Didactic/Simulation). Summer.2024 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3604 Nursing Core Concepts (Didactic/Simulation). Summer.2024 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3208 Integrated Learning (Didactic/Simulation). Summer.2024 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3322 Health Promotion (Online). Spring. 2024 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3511 Nursing Pharmacology (Didactic/Simulation). Spring.2024 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3604 Nursing Core Concepts (Didactic/Simulation). Spring.2024 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3208 Integrated Learning (Didactic/Simulation). Spring.2024 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3322 Health Promotion (Didactic/Online). Fall. 2023 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3511 Nursing Pharmacology (Didactic/Simulation). Fall. 2023 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3604 Nursing Core Concepts (Didactic/Simulation). Fall. 2023 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3208 Integrated Learning (Didactic/Simulation). Fall. 2023 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3604 Nursing Core Concepts (Didactic/Simulation). Summer. 2023 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3322 Health Promotion (Didactic/Online). Summer. 2023 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3208 Integrated Learning (Didactic/Simulation). Summer. 2023 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3511Nursing Pharmacology (Didactic/Online/Simulation). Summer. 2023 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3604 Nursing Core Concepts (Didactic/Online/Simulation). Spring. 2022 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3322 Health Promotion (Didactic/Online). Spring. 2022 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3511Nursing Pharmacology (Didactic/Online/Simulation). Spring. 2022 (Nursing Faculty)
• NURS 3208 Integrated Learning (Didactic/Online/Simulation). Spring. 2022 (Nursing Faculty)