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Dr. Joyce B Perkins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing at St. Catherine University’s College for Adults. She specializes in holistic nursing education and Caring Science, with a focus on curriculum development for the American Holistic Nursing Association-endorsed BSN program. Her research explores the lived experiences of doctoral nursing students practicing Transcendental Meditation®. Dr. Perkins holds certifications in Healing Touch (CHTP), Reiki (RMT-P), and is an Advanced Practice Board Certified Holistic Nurse (AHN-BC).
Education:
- PhD in Nursing, University of Colorado
- MS and MA degrees (specific fields unspecified)
- Formal training in Psych/Mental Health Nursing at the University of Minnesota
Research & Professional Contributions: Dr. Perkins has taught at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, chaired scholarly project committees, and contributed to nursing education reform. Her work integrates complementary therapies with evidence-based practice, emphasizing mind-body connections in healthcare.
Awards & Affiliations: She is a Distinguished Scholar of the Global Academy of Holistic Nursing (SGAHN) and served on boards for the Society of Rogerian Scholars and American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Center. Her postdoctoral training in Caring Science under Dr. Jean Watson (via the Watson Caring Science Institute) further shapes her scholarly identity.
Additional Experience: 14 years as a Psych/Mental Health Nurse at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, and 36 years teaching group exercise classes (ACE-GFI certified).
