Joan Dugas

Joan Dugas is a Clinical Associate Professor at the College of Nursing, University of Rhode Island, with expertise in gerontology, community health nursing, and innovative teaching methodologies. She holds a PhD (candidate) and is a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE).

• Clinical experience: Medical/surgical, pediatric, community health, gerontological nursing
• Research focus: Aging populations, NCLEX preparation, nursing pedagogy

Education Background

• MS in Nursing, University of Rhode Island
• BS in Nursing, University of Rhode Island

Research Contributions include psychometric scale development for geriatric care assessment and millennial nursing education strategies, with a recent focus on CNE certification frameworks and pre-licensure faculty responsibilities. Notable collaborations appear in journals like Applied Nursing Research and Nurse Educator.

Professional Affiliations:

• Nursing Foundation of Rhode Island Board of Directors
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society