Joanne McDermott

Joanne McDermott
About This Author

Dr. Joanne McDermott, RN, is an Associate Professor in Nursing, MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Education:

  • PhD(c), Curriculum and Teaching, 2014, University of Kansas
  • MA, Nursing Education, 1985, New York University
  • BSN, 1975, State University of New York

"Sometimes the days go by and our actions take on rote practices; we fall into patterns, and forget to tangibly connect to those who surround us. We need to reach out and unceasingly refresh our minds, souls, hearts, and bodies, opening ourselves fully to God, and be present for all those around us (Romans 12:2)."

Awards and Honors:

  • Robert I. Brower Award, honoring an MNU educator in Professional and Graduate Studies, 2015 Recipient
  • Professional Achievement Award from Saint Luke's College of Nursing, Kansas City, MO, 2008
  • Isabel Curdy Excellence in Teaching from Saint Luke's College of Nursing, Kansas City, MO, 2003
  • Induction into Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honor Society, New York University, 1985

Involvement at MNU:

  • Graduate Council