Joy Bliss

Joy Bliss (Ph.D, RN) is an Adjunct Professor at Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) and Chaminade University, focusing on nursing education since 2014. Her career spans clinical roles in Canada and the US, including ICU development, flight nursing, and leadership in healthcare institutions.

• Ph.D., Walden University
• M.Sc., Cardinal Stritch University
• BSN, University of Calgary

Her research interests include Obstetrics and Pediatrics, Primary Care in Underserved Populations, and Evidence-Based Practice. She has contributed to studies on the Hawaii Opioid Crisis and developed grant-funded community nursing programs.

Bliss integrates Film and Video Production into nursing education and has mentored students in poster presentations at HANA and Chaminade University events. She also authored the 2002 book Cosmetic Surgery Today: Reveal the Beauty Within and co-authored studies on healthcare economics.

• HRSA-NEPQR Grant: Community-based BSN practicums
• Adjunct Faculty Orientation Presentations (2019-2020)
• Director of Marketing, Pediatric Hospital

Her clinical expertise includes Plastic and Laser Surgery, having co-edited journals on business aspects of plastic surgery and served as a laser consultant/trainer.