The Senate Resolution commends Braneshea Moore, an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Louisiana State University Eunice (LSUE), for being awarded the 2024 Elsevier Educator of the Year by the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN). This prestigious recognition highlights her exceptional contributions to nursing education, innovation in teaching, and her ability to inspire students. Moore is notably the first faculty member from LSUE to receive this national honor, selected from a pool of over 9,000 nursing education professionals across the country.
Since joining LSUE in 2015 and achieving the rank of Assistant Professor in 2020, Moore has demonstrated remarkable leadership and commitment to her field, previously receiving the LSUE Foundation Teaching Excellence Award and being nominated for Louisiana's Nightingale Awards. Currently serving as the Third Semester Coordinator for the LSUE Nursing Department, she teaches critical nursing courses and supervises clinical groups, shaping the future of healthcare professionals. Her achievements were celebrated at the OADN Convention in Tampa, Florida, where her contributions to nursing education were formally recognized. The resolution extends congratulations and best wishes for her continued success in the field.