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JoAnn HumphreysKyla Deibler

Nursing Chair (ASN and BSN programs) of the Division of Nursing

Year Started at Mercy College 1986

Education

  • Diploma, Nursing, Mercy School of Nursing (1968)
  • BSN, Grand View College (1980)
  • MSN, Drake University (1991)
  • EdD, College of Saint Mary (2008)

Advice to Students
Remember Woody Allen's quote that 80% of success is showing up.  Practice good attendance in all that you do, it will aid you not only in school but in your work career.

Clinical/Field Experience

  • Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, 30 plus years
  • Staff education and formal nursing education

Research Interests and Professional Projects

  • Success on NCLEX-RN
  • Use of simulation as a clinical tool
  • Curriculum evaluation and revision

Recent Publications/Presentations

  • Academic and Nonacademic Predictors of NCLEX-RN Success (presented at Evidence-based Research workshop, October 2008; Sigma Theta Tau Night of Research, March 2009; Mercy College Lunch  Learn, April 2009.

Professional Memberships

  • National League for Nursing (NLN)
  • Iowa League for Nursing (ILN)
  • Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Zeta Chi At-Large Chapter

Community Service Involvement

  • Flu shot clinics
  • Blood pressure clinics
  • Homeless outreach projects
  • Church volunteer
  • Member of Mercy Auxiliary

Personal History

Mentoring and educating future nurses is very important to me.  Assisting with developing nursing skills and subsequent NCLEX-RN success is a big part of my role.

When not working, I enjoy being with family and friends, traveling, reading, and home projects.

Quick Links

JoAnn Humphreys, RN, EdD

Program Chair, Nursing
joannhumphreys@mercydesmoines.org
(515) 643-6633


Office Hours
Mondays and Wednesdays
9:00-11:00am

Office Location
Building 1, Rm. 221

Mailing Address
Mercy College of Health Sciences
928 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309-1239