Joan M. Hodge

Joan M. Hodge serves as the RN to BSN Associate Director and Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences at Northern New Mexico College, holding a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Advanced Holistic Nursing Board Certification (AHN-BC). Her academic base is at the Española Campus (921 N. Paseo de Oñate, Española, NM 87532), where she contributes to nursing education infrastructure and regional healthcare workforce development.

Her professional focus centers on Nursing Education, Holistic Nursing, and BSN Program design, emphasizing pathways for registered nurses to advance to bachelor's-level practice. This work integrates evidence-based holistic care principles into curriculum development, addressing community health needs in northern New Mexico through accessible nursing education.

As RN to BSN Associate Director, she provides academic leadership, program oversight, and mentorship for nursing students, shaping clinical training frameworks that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical healthcare delivery. Her role supports Northern New Mexico College's mission to expand educational opportunities in underserved communities through targeted health sciences programming.