Joan McCleish, R.N., Ph.D.

Dean of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Distance Education
jmccleish@mercydesmoines.org
(515) 643-6625

Courses Taught

• Various in BSN program

Education

• B.S.N., Drake University
• M.S.N., Drake University
• Ph.D., Iowa State University

Professional Memberships

• American Nursing Association/INA
• National League for Nursing/ILN
• Zeta Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International
• Mercy Alumni  Association
• Phi Kappa Phi
• US Distance Learning Association/IDLA
• Association for Institutional Research

Professional Projects/Research Interests

• Co-presented “Differences in Success Rates Between Accelerated and BSN Students”, Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa 2007
• Appointed to the Advisory Council for Evidence-Based Practice and Research, Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa
• Co-presented “Integrating Mind-Mapped Care Plans as a Teaching Strategy: An Innovative Educational Tool as an Alternative to the Traditional Care Plan” at the Advancing Evidence-Based Practice Series, Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa 2006
• “Characteristics of Doctoral Students, and Barriers and Strategies Related to Successful Completion of the Dissertation” (original research) presented at Zeta Chi Research Day 2006
• NLN website spotlight Fall 2006: “Great Moments in Education”
• Co-authored article entitled: “Integrating Mind-Mapped Care Plans as a Teaching Strategy: An Innovative Educational Tool as an Alternative to the Traditional Care Plan” (published) 2006
• Article entitled, “Iowa Council of Nurses” in the Iowa Reporter 2005
• Presentation: “Incorporating Evidence-Based Practice into the Curriculum” at Indian Hills Community College 2007
• “Current Issues and Trends in Nursing” Rotary Club, Waukee, Iowa 2006
• “Incorporating Evidence-Based Practice into the Curriculum” ICN presentation (5 locations) through the Iowa League for Nursing, Des Moines, Iowa 2006
• Presented poster at NLN Education Summit in New York City “Advancing  Evidence-Based Practice: A Collaborative Initiative Between Academia and Practice” 2006
• Evidence Based Practice Wound and Ostomy Association, Des Moines, Iowa 2006

Community Service Involvement

• St. Pius X Church (Stewardship Committee, Pastoral Council, Children’s Liturgy, Eucharistic Ministry, School Improvement Committee, various activities as needed)
• Dowling Catholic High School (varied activities)