Dayle Hunt Joseph, Ed.D., R.N.
Professor, Dean of Nursing
Boston University
dayle@uri.edu
Dr. Joseph's research interests developed from years as a clinical teacher. In the early 1980's She looked at medical-surgical nurses' willingness to make independent decisions. Findings from this work indicated that some nurses took more risks than others. Dean Joseph found the notion intriguing and thought it might be interesting to study patients who took risks. Clients with diabetes often take major risks in health care. Her research in the 1990's and 2000's was devoted to helping clients change this behavior.
Dr. Joseph's most recent research interests have been in the area of work force development. Having been appointed as leader of the Subject Matter Expert panel for Rhode Island's SHAPE II study, she was very involved in examining data that relates to practicing nurses in Rhode Island. The study findings indicate that the state is facing a severe crisis predicting about a 55% shortage in the nurses needed by 2020. In Rhode Island the leaders in nursing must develop strategies to prevent this crisis from happening. The findings from this study, which was designed and conducted by the nationally acclaimed firms of Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. and Harris Interactive, were alarming. The work ahead for nursing leaders is daunting, but all are anxious to begin the challenge of making Rhode Island a model state.
Community Partnerships
Community partnerships are agencies that serve as clinical sites for student learning. The College of Nursing has excellent placements available throughout the state of Rhode Island and the bordering states. For some perspective of the diversity of our partnerships and the scope of experiences available for our students at all levels, see our information on Community Partnerships.
