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Joanne Singleton is Professor and Chair of Graduate Nursing at Pace University's College of Health Professions in New York City. She holds a PhD and is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), with extensive leadership and teaching experience in advanced nursing practice and interprofessional education.
Education:
- Certificate, Animal Assisted Therapy, University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work
- Certificate, Service Dog Handler, Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities
- PhD, Post Master’s Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adelphi University
- BS, Nursing, The University of the State of New York, Regents College
- MA, Management, The New School for Social Research
- BA, Psychology, Marymount Manhattan College
- Diploma, Nursing, St. Clare’s Hospital of Nursing
Dr. Singleton's research focuses on assistance animals, service dogs, and animal-assisted interventions, particularly in the context of healthcare for individuals with visible and invisible disabilities. Her work emphasizes culturally congruent care, interprofessional education, and nonpharmacologic approaches to wellness. She has developed specialized courses such as Canines Assisting in Health (CHP 270) and teaches across the graduate nursing curriculum, including advanced practice, leadership, and doctoral mentorship courses.
Her recent publications (2019–2024) demonstrate a strong thematic focus on the integration of service dogs into healthcare systems, provider education, and the psychosocial benefits for individuals with disabilities. These works span journals in nursing, clinical medicine, and interprofessional practice, reflecting her interdisciplinary impact.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (AAN), 2021
- Kenan Award for Teaching Excellence, Pace University, 2016
- Fellow, New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM), 2011
- Dean’s Outstanding Scholarship/Research Award, Pace University, 2011
- 1st Dean’s Outstanding Teaching Award, Pace University, 2010
- State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence, 1994
- National Academies of Practice Fellow, 2001
Dr. Singleton has been actively involved in mentoring doctoral students through courses such as Mentorship I and Mentorship II, and has contributed to interprofessional education initiatives. While specific grants are not listed, her systematic reviews and collaborative research suggest involvement in funded or institutional scholarly projects. She is licensed as a Registered Nurse and Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Nursing, National Academies of Practice, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, and the International Society for Anthrozoology, underscoring her leadership in advancing nursing science and human-animal interaction in healthcare.
