Dr. Ludy Llasus is a tenured Professor of Nursing at Nevada State University and a nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 34 years of nursing experience spanning academic leadership, clinical practice, and organizational governance. She has served in senior leadership roles including Interim Dean, Associate Dean, and Pre‑Licensure Director, providing strategic oversight for curriculum innovation, program development, and faculty engagement. A WCSI Caritas Coach® and Caritas Leader®, she leads the integration of Caring Science in the BSN Curriculum at Nevada State.