Stevenson University Assistant Professor Joyce Williams Honored As American Academy of Nursing Fellow

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (Oct. 19, 2015) – Joyce P. Williams, assistant professor of Graduate and Professional Nursing Studies at Stevenson University, was inducted on Saturday as a fellow into the American Academy of Nursing. She was one of 163 nurse leaders selected for this year’s class.

The Academy fellows, with the addition of this newest class, represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 24 countries. It is comprised of more than 2,300 nurse leaders in education, management, practice, policy and research. Fellows include hospital and government administrators, college deans and researchers in the field.

“We are pleased the Academy is recognizing Joyce for her contributions to the forensic nursing field and for her efforts here at Stevenson University,” said associate dean, RNBS and graduate nursing, Judith Feustle, Sc.D., RN. “Joyce is currently serving on the national committee to determine forensic core curriculum. This year, she presented at several conferences on human trafficking and emergency preparedness. Additionally, Joyce was a member of a forensic team that investigated the United 93 plane crash on Sept. 11 in Pennsylvania and worked to reunite families following Hurricane Katrina.”

Selection criteria included evidence of significant contributions to nursing and health care, and sponsorship by two current Academy fellows. Applicants were reviewed by a panel of elected and appointed fellows. Nominees were selected on the scope of their nursing career, and how it has influenced health policies and the health and well-being of all.

Williams was inducted during a ceremony that took place during the Academy’s annual policy conference, “Transforming Health, Driving Policy,” on Oct. 17, in Washington, D.C.

Williams received a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Antioch University, an M.S. in Forensic Science Administration from the University of Tennessee, and a doctorate degree in Nursing Practice with a focus in forensics from the University of Tennessee. She currently resides in Randallstown, Md.