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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 the Executive Leadership Program, 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

My clinical background is in surgical nursing and healthcare leadership, and I currently work as a nurse in a substance use recovery center for individuals with neurodivergent issues. Areas of research include crisis management related to second victim syndrome, creation of innovative methods of teaching sterile technique, and development of healthcare history curricula for baccalaureate nursing students. 

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 

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

Johnson, R. & Pieper, J. (2022, July 23). Utilizing the historical past to help undergraduate nursing students better navigate their future [Pecha Kucha 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