Joan Owens

Dr. Owens is the Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Nursing Program and an Assistant Professor.  Her areas of interest include Nursing Education, Teaching & Learning strategies, Civility, and Maternal Child health. Her clinical background includes neonatal, maternal newborn and pediatric care, she is a certified maternal newborn nurse.  

Dr. Owens entered the profession with an Associate degree in nursing from Spokane Community College, received her Bachelor of Science in nursing degree from the University of Washington, her Master’s degree in nursing from Gonzaga University, and earned her PhD in nursing education from the University of Northern Colorado. Her research focus includes best practices in nursing education, life balance, and professional quality of life in nurse educators.