Faculty

Joy Baylis is a dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner whose multifaceted career reflects a deep commitment to child health, education and clinical excellence. She has nearly two decades of clinical experience spanning emergency care, school health and private pediatric practice. As an educator, she is bringing her real-world experience and passion for pediatric nursing into the classroom to inspire, mentor and prepare future generations of nurses. Her teaching philosophy centers on empathy, evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration. She is especially passionate about pediatric advocacy, trauma-informed care and health equity.

Education

• CPNP – PC, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
• MSN, Emory University
• BSN, University of Central Florida
• BS, University of Central Florida
• BA, University of Central Florida