Joann Olson, MA, ARNP, CPNP, CNE

Associate Professor
jolson@mercydesmoines.org
(515) 643-6737

Courses Taught

• Pediatrics
• Community Health

Certification(s)

• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Certified Nurse Educator

Education

• RN
• BA (psychology)
• BSN
• MA (nursing)

Professional Memberships

• INA
• ANA
• NAPNAP
• Sigma Theta Tau

Professional Projects/Research Interests

• Adolescent parents
• Curriculum development
• “Factors that contribute to the success of nontraditional students in a generic ASN program”  (Dissertation topic)

Community Service Involvement

• Immunization Clinics
• Iowa Homeless Youth
• New Horizons Adult Daycare
• Mill Pond Ministries