JoAnn Humphreys

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.