Joy Ekenga

Joy Ekenga is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Missouri–St. Louis' College of Nursing. She serves as the course lead for Adult Health II and Pharmacology for undergraduate nursing students. Her professional background includes extensive clinical experience in cardiology, neurology, and internal medicine, alongside operating a private practice. She is actively pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, expected in 2025, to further her community impact.

Education:

• Saint Louis University, BSN, 2009
• University of Missouri-Kansas City, MSN-Ed, 2016
• University of Southern Indiana, Post-master’s Certificate FNP, 2018
• University of Missouri-Kansas City, DNP, 2025 (expected)

Research Focus: Her interdisciplinary interests bridge clinical practice and nursing pedagogy, emphasizing cardiology, neurology, pharmacology, and internal medicine within family practice contexts. This synergy informs her curriculum development and teaching methodologies.

Professional Affiliations:

• St. Louis Nurses in Advanced Practice
• Sigma Theta Tau, Lambda Phi Chapter
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners