Associate Professor of Nursing
Office: WY 207
Phone: (574) 535-7380
Email: joycebh@goshen.edu
Education
BSN, Goshen College, 1972
MA, University of Iowa, 1979
MHS, Wichita State University, 1988
Research
2012 Debriefer/Auditor Role for Doctoral Dissertation Research for Ruth Stoltzfus
Recieved a $2,500. Grant from The Center for Intercultural Teaching and Learning (CITL) during the school year May, 2010 to May, 2011, to study best practices in teaching.
During this year long study classes were offered in the Course Development Institute looking at both how to organizes classes and how best to teach classes. Participants were professors from Goshen College and teachers from both Bethany High School and Goshen High School. Following these classes, the Professional Learning Community for 2010-2011 was formed with some of the same participants. These classes looked at best practices in teaching for student learning outcomes. Each participate visited other participants classrooms and also visited my classroom. We then compared our learnings from this experience. To receive the full grant I completed an in depth review of one learning activity of my class. I chose to review my student’s final clinical project of a Seminar Presentation, where in the student presented multiple aspects about the care of one of their clients to their classmates. Rubric were developed to grade this project and given to the student prior to their presentation. The outcomes of this course portfolio study were published on a peer review website called: www.school/reforminitative.org.
Courses
- Nursing Care of the Adult I
- The nursing process is used with adults and families experiencing illness. Content areas include nursing care of adults with fluid and electrolyte and acid/base imbalances, gastrointestinal disorders, musculoskeletal problems, chronic neurological problems, urinary/genital conditions, and autoimmune disorders. Clinical experiences consist of providing holistic nursing care to adults in medical/surgical clinical areas, with emphasis on perioperative nursing.(Syllabus)
- Nursing Care of the Adult II
- The nursing process is used with adults and families experiencing illness. Content areas include nursing care of adults with fluid and electrolyte and acid/base imbalances, cancer, lower respiratory problems, diabetes, and cardiovascular problems. Clinical experiences consist of providing holistic nursing care to adults in medical/surgical clinical areas.(Syllabus)
- Leadership in Nursing
- Continues to focus on the use of the nursing process with clients. Content includes management and leadership theories. The clinical experience includes management of care for multiple clients.(Syllabus)
Historic Courses:
Gerontological Nursing
Leadership in Nursing
Assessment Skills
Concepts and Strategies in Nursing
299 NCLEX-RN Exam Strategies
Lectures & Presentations
April 2012 Speaker at Nurse Pinning: Healing the Art of Nursing
Selected Publications
- 2005
- EGH-Health Careers Guide Book, contributor. EGH, Elkhart, IN
- 1995
- NGNA Core Curriculum for Gerontological Nursing. Edited by: Ann Schmidt Luggen, Mosby: St. Louis (Reviewer).
- 1992
- “Get Off On the Right Foot with Your MDS ” Long-Term Care Executive Network. An Aspen Publication: Vol 1., No. 1., July.
- 1992
- Resident Assessment Protocol Manual, contributor. Schowalter Villa.
- 1992
- Quality Assurance: Developing a Program for Long-Term Care. Schowalter Villa.
- 1991
- Fight the Good Fight, with Philip Bedsworth. Scottdale: Herald Press.
- 1982
- “Psychological Stress in Spouses of Patients with Myocardial Infarctions.” Heart and Lung: September/October 1982 p. 450-456.
- 1982
- Video: Quality Assurance: Impacts on the Workplace. Writer and Producer.
Honors & Awards
2012 Granted Tenure as faculty of Goshen College
- 2011-2012
- Received a $2,500. Grant from Center for Intercultural Teaching and Learning.
- 1992-Present
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification as Clinical Specialist in Gerontological Nursing. Recertification 2012-2017
- 2007
- American Nurses Credentialing Center field tester for Clinical Specialist in Gerontological Nursing Examination
- 2005
- I received Clinical Ladder III status (top clinical performance award) at Elkhart General Hospital
- 1995-2002
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Test Development Committee for Clinical Nurse Specialist Gerontological Nursing; Committee chair 1998.
- 1994-1999
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification Nursing Administration, Advanced
Grants & Fellowships
Recieved a $2,500. Grant from The Center for Intercultural Teaching and Learning (CITL) during the school year May, 2010 to May, 2011, to study best practices in teaching.
Memberships & Associations
- 2009-present
- Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE)
- 2008-present
- Vice President on Regional Board, Nu Omicron
- 1976-present
- American Nurses Association
- 2005-present
- National League of Nursing
- 1978-present
- Sigma Theta Tau, Inc;
- 1988-present
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- 2008-present
- Northern Indiana Nurse Educators
- 1997-1998
- Kansas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging member of Quality Action Team
- 1997-1998
- Kansas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging member of Assisted Living Action Team
- 1999-2000
- American Association of Nursing Assessment Coordinators
- 2001-2002
- Kansas Adult Care Executives
- 1999-2001
- Kansas Department of Health & Environment member Special task force committee on CMA curriculum
- 1992-1999
- National Gerontological Nurses Association (NGNA), past Regional VI Director 1992-1994(On the committee to organize the first Chapter in Kansas; On committee to organize the first 6 state regional conferences 1993-1995)
Hobbies & Interests
As a student at Goshen College in the 1970′s, I had the opportunity to do a Study Service Term (SST) abroad in Costa Rica. During this time I lived with a family and was immersed into the culture immediately upon arrival into the country. For the first six weeks, we as Goshen college students, studied the language and culture. The second six weeks, we did a service project. As I had completed the requirements for a BSN minus my SST experience for Goshen College, I worked in a hospital for the poor. I studied the tiered health care program of the country. This experience ignited a desire in me to travel.
Since that time I have had the opportunity to spend two years in church voluntary service (VS) in Puerto Rico with my husband (1973-1975). I have traveled outside the United States (US) to Nicaragua (1972), The Virgin Islands (1973), Haiti (1974), Columbia (1974), India, France, England (1995), Israel (1996 and 1997), Jordan (1997), Venezuela (1999), Belize and Guatemala (2006), Norway, Sweden, Finland, St. Peterburg, Russia, Estonia, Denmark, Germany and Holland (2007). I have also been in all the stated within the US except the extreme Northeast including Alaska and Hawaii. My favorite way to travel comes from my SST experience. I love to learn about a place by living with the people in that place.
Another interest of mine is in Restorative Justice. I am currently a volunteer mediator with the Center for Community Justice in Elkhart, Indiana.
I attend Prairie Street Mennonite Church where I am active in various service programs.
I have also owned an Antique business from 2003-2011.
Personal Information
Committee Assignments 2011-2012
Departmental
- Academic Advisory Committee from 2000 to present
- Search Committee for instructor for Nursing Care of the Expanding Family (ad hoc)
- Skills 300 level testing (ad hoc)
- Nursing Care Plan Forms (ad hoc)
- Curriculum from 2005 to present
- Business Meeting from 2005 to present
College
- Admissions Committee 2009 to present
- PLA Leadership Program Interviewer from 2009 to present
Professional Development and Continuing Education Activities for 2011-2012
- Assessment and Management of pain in the End of Life 2 CEU
- Anemia in the Elderly 5 CEU
- Clinical Managment of Atrial Fibrillation 10 CEU
- Depression and Suicide 15 CEU
- Diabetes Pharmacology 10 CEU
- Autoimmune Disease 15 CEU
- Moderate Sedation/Analgesia 15 CEU
- A Reveiw of Infertility 10 CEU
- Clostridium Difficile: Superbug 5 CEU
- Epidural Analgesia Update 5 CEU
- Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification
Church/Community Volunteerism
Church
- Member Prairie Street Mennonite Church (PSMC) since 2002
- Money counter at PSMC
- Member small group at PSMC
- Church Nurse role with Blood Pressure clinic at PSMC
- Past positions: member stewardship committee 2005-2009; member Pastoral Church Relational Committee 2006-2009; nursery care giver, Sunday School teacher, youth sponsor.
Community
- Center for Community Justice Volunteer Mediator and trainer since 203
Employment
- August 2005-present
- Associate Professor of Nursing- Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana 46526
- September 2002-June 2012
- RN – Chronic Pain Clinic- Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Indiana 46514
- January 2002-September 2002
- RN/Shift Coordinator TCU- Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Indiana 46514
- August 2000-October 2001
- Executive Director of Operations- Trinity Association of S.W. Kansas, Dodge City, Kansas 67801
- May 1999-August 2000
- Director of Kansas Learning for the Aging- Kansas Homes and Services Network, Topeka, Kansas 66603-3906March 1999-October 1999
- Consultant for LTC- LTCS – HOPE, Hesston, Kansas 67062
- December 1988-August 1989
- Staff Nurse – Surgery Department- St. Joseph Medical Center
- September 1986-December 1988
- Clinical Research Nurse- Midwest Heart and Vascular Institute, Inc., Wichita, Kansas 67202
- August 1984-August 1986
- Instructor of Nursing- Hesston College, Hesston, Kansas 67062
- September 1982-August 1984
- Coordinator of Home Health Care- Elkhart County Health Department, Elkhart, Indiana 46517
- January 1981-September 1982
- Chairperson Patient Education Committee & Special Projects- LTCS – Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Indiana 46517
- April 1981-October 1981
- Coordinator of Nursing Resource Management Study- LTCS – Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Indiana 46517
- May 1980-November 1981
- Staff Nurse ICU-CCU- Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Indiana 46517
- May 1980-September 1982
- Adjunct Instructor- Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana 46526
- September 1979-May 1980
- Nursing Instructor- Acute Care- Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana 46526
- September 1976-August 1977
- Instructor of Nursing – Surgical- Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana 46526
- July 1975-April 1976
- Staff Nurse – Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology- High Park Physicians, Goshen, Indiana 46526
- June 1974-June 1975
- Director of Nursing Service- Mennonite General Hospital, Aibonito, Puerto Rico
- June 1973 – June 1974
- Staff Nurse- Mennonite General Hospital, Aibonito, Puerto Rico
- August 1972-1973
- Staff Nurse Medical Unit- Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Indiana 46517
