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Dr. Joy Pieper

Associate Professor | Nursing Department Chair

School of Health + Science

Department: Nursing

952-446-4483

Educational and/or Professional Credentials

Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership, Vanderbilt University

Master of Science in Nursing with a major in Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, Duke University

Bachelor of Arts in Nursing with a concentration in Management Studies, St. Olaf College

Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing

Professional Focus and/or Research Agenda

Clinical background in surgical, trauma, neurological, perioperative, orthopedic, and psychiatric nursing; industry experience in various healthcare leadership roles
Research in second victim syndrome crisis management, sterile technique teaching methods, and healthcare history curriculum development

Faith Statement

God’s intelligent design is no more evident than it is in the human body, and God’s nature is revealed in his creation of man and woman in His image. Nurses are called to care for God’s creation and to reflect the love of Jesus in every interaction, serving all people by tending to their physical and psychosocial needs.

Published Works, Dissertation Topic, Awards, Accolades, Affiliations

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Inducted 2002

Crown College Distinguished Teaching Award: 2022

Purdue School of Nursing Excellence in Didactic Teaching Award, Senior Level: 2021

Purdue School of Nursing LaNelle E. Geddes Excellence in Teaching Award: 2020

Purdue School of Nursing Outstanding Teaching Award, Freshman/Sophomore Level: 2017

Pieper, J. (2024, December 28). Elevating care: The role of leadership in nursing excellence [Keynote speaker – virtual]. International Conference on Leadership in Nursing, Ahmednagar, India.

Johnson, R. & Pieper, J. (2022, July 23). Utilizing the historical past to help undergraduate nursing students better navigate their future [Podium presentation]. Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Congress, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Pieper, J. (2022, April 8). Why is scientific literacy relevant to Christians? [Panel member]. Faith + Science Mini Conference, St. Paul, MN.

Pieper, J. (2020, September 2). Regionally speaking [Radio interview]. 89.1 FM Lakeshore Public Radio, Merrillville, IN. https://www.lakeshorepublicradio.org/post/regionally-speaking-wednesday-september-2-202

And many others