She obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of South Alabama in 2010. Dr. Billingsley was the inaugural DNP coordinator for one of the first DNP programs in Louisiana. She played a critical role in the integration of university representatives in the Ochsner System Nursing Research Council. She teaches at all levels of nursing education and mentors Master’s and DNP students with their projects. Her broad area of interests includes using technology to enhance evidence-based practice. Dr. Billingsley is the recipient of grants that funded projects to explore the uses of 3D multi-user virtual learning environments in nursing. She has numerous national presentations and publications.