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Joyce Cole

Faculty Member

Dr. Joy Cole

Biography

Joy Cole is a nurse educator who promotes the ongoing development of the nursing profession and the educational process. Dr. Cole knows that an effective, efficient healthcare system must be championed by educated professionals who are unwavering patient advocates, dedicated knowledge builders, and responsible resource stewards. Dr. Cole embraces the challenge to transform healthcare and works collaboratively with other professionals in clinical, educational, and research venues to accomplish this goal. As a registered nurse, Dr. Cole's experience spans decades and includes direct patient care, education of both undergraduate and graduate level nursing professionals, and service to community members to promote wellness and compassionate inclusion. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Nursing Education from the University of Northern Colorado.

Education

PhD, University of Northern Colorado, 2019

Major: Nursing Education

MS, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, 2009

Major: Nursing Education

AAS, Rose State College, 2003

Major: Nursing

BS, University of Central Oklahoma, 1993

Major: Education

Teaching

NURS 4340

Genomics in Nursing and Health, Spring 2025

NURS 2445

Nursing Practice Simulation and Skills Lab II, Spring 2025

NURS 3405

Patient Care Coordination and Management Preceptorship, Spring 2025

Presentations

Cole, Joy (Presenter & Author), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Conference, "The Critical Need for Transgender Inclusive Curriculum in Prelicensure Nursing", Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing , Atlanta, GA. (July, 2023)
Cole, Joy (Presenter & Author), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Conference, "Trends in Nursing Education", Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Atlanta, GA. (June, 2023)
Cole, Joy , Array, "Promoting a Transgender Inclusive Classroom". ()
Cole, Joy , Array, "The Experience of the First-Generation College Student; Who Are Our Learners?". ()
Cole, Joy , Array, "What Does Course Delivery Look Like Post-Covid?;". ()
Cole, Joy , Array, "You Never Know What You’re Gonna Get!: The Lived Healthcare Experience of Individuals Who Identify as Transgender". ()

Scholarly/Creative Works

Cole, Joy , "10 Little Things" .
Cole, Joy , "Sorting Hat Activity" .
Cole, Joy , "Stop or GO?" .
Cole, Joy , Maughan, Dale , Swenson, Allison , (2022) "“Nursing and Disaster Response”" .
Cole, Joy , (2020) "“You Never Know What You’re Gonna Get!” The Lived Healthcare Experience of Individuals Who Identify as Transgender”" .

Awards

Selected by peers to Board of Commissioners

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

The Board of Commissioners makes final accreditation decisions following review of recommendations from the site visit team and the Evaluation Review Panel.

Senior Fellow

UVU Higher Education Academy - September 13, 2021

I submitted a reflection and two case studies to demonstrate that I met the requirements to be designated as a senior fellow in the Higher Education Academy.

Promoted to Graduate Faculty

Utah Valley University

Although I was still working on my dissertation, I was approved to teach graduate level courses in the nursing program.

Leadership Recognition

Oklahoma City Community College

The "Leadership Cadre 8" allows selected employees to gain an overall view of the workings of higher education. I completed eight 8-hour sessions and was recognized for the activity.

Research Night_ Best Presentation

University of Northern Colorado

I presented my work on students who use accommodations for testing and my presentation was selected as the best student presentation. Students from the entire university were invited to participate.

STAR Nurse Excellence Award

Deaconess Hospital

This award recognized my overall capacity as a nurse leader based on national certifications, education, service, and reviews from both supervisors and patients.