Yvonne Joy

Yvonne Joy is an Associate Professor of Nursing and Director of the Graduate Nursing Programs at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ). She joined USJ in 2013 and holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Connecticut, an MBA from Webster University, and advanced nursing degrees from St. Louis University and Syracuse University.

Her roles include overseeing graduate nursing programs, which offer specializations in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). She is affiliated with the Nursing Education and Simulation Center and contributes to clinical course preceptorship programs. Her professional focus includes nursing education, healthcare leadership, and advancing nursing practice through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Yvonne’s academic background spans clinical practice (APRN certification) and administrative expertise, reflecting her dual commitment to patient care and institutional leadership in healthcare education.