Joseph T. DeRanieri

Joseph T. DeRanieri, D.M., M.S.N., RN, BCECR, is a Clinical Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Nursing and affiliated with the Department of Adult Health and Nursing Systems. He holds the Gail W. Johnson Professorship for Innovation Leadership and focuses on evidence-based practice, cost-effective healthcare, and leadership in nursing education.

• A.A. (Liberal Arts), New York University
• B.S. (Finance and Healthcare Administration), New York University
• B.S. (Nursing), Thomas Jefferson University
• M.S.N. (Family Nurse Practitioner), Wilmington University
• D.M. (Management), Colorado Technical University

DeRanieri's research spans healthcare quality, trauma psychology, and leadership practices. His recent publications emphasize clinical guidelines for conditions like lung transplantation and lymphoma, while older works address emergency preparedness and workplace violence in healthcare settings. Over his career, he has integrated evidence-based practice into pediatric and geriatric care, focusing on systemic improvements in safety and cost efficiency.

His publications highlight trends in applying structured clinical guidelines to complex medical scenarios and developing leadership frameworks to address systemic healthcare challenges. Collaborative efforts with DNP and NLOS students ensure research translation into clinical practice.

• Gail W. Johnson Professorship for Innovation Leadership

DeRanieri actively collaborates with DNP and NLOS students on projects and serves as an evaluator for the Mobile Health and Wellness Program funded by HRSA (2023-2027). His professional roles include serving on review panels for PCORI, the National Center for Crisis Management, and the American Institute of Forensic Education, alongside advisory board memberships.