To prepare people to serve as competent professionals, to advance their careers, and to pursue lifelong learning.
All graduates are trained to:
We aspire to create learning environments which will transform the lives of the people we serve, enabling them to have a greater positive impact on their communities.
Joyce is best known for nursing education. We offer pre and post licensure nursing pathways designed to support students regardless of their location and previous college experience. Whether you are new to nursing or looking to advance your nursing career, we can help you achieve your goals.
Our commitment to health sciences goes beyond nursing. With our Occupational Therapy Assistant program, we support students seeking a meaningful career in Occupational Therapy.
Welcome to Joyce University!
Joyce is a thriving institution with a vibrant learning community comprised of outstanding students, accomplished alumni, and stellar faculty who are subject-matter experts in their respective fields. We are confident that within our community you will experience a deep commitment to our caring for students, patients, and each other.
As a Joyce student, you should expect to be challenged, enriched, and transformed. We challenge our students because the professions sought require individuals who are worthy of great trust. We enrich our students so that, as graduates, they may go on to enrich their communities. True to Joyce at its core, you should expect to move fast, never sacrifice quality, and be a standard-bearer among your peers. I stand alongside the exceptional Joyce faculty and staff in saying that I look forward to having you become a part of our rich history of proud Joyce University students and alumni. Welcome.
Dr. John Smith-Coppes
President and CEO
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
To act for the betterment of our people and our communities.
To continuously pursue knowledge and have an environment which provides and encourages that opportunity.
To adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and personal responsibility.
To practice empathy and nurture the wellbeing of others.
To be a standard bearer by continually measuring and improving outcomes.
Our state-of-the-industry Center of Simulation will help you gain valuable technical skills through hands-on, experiential learning. The Joyce Johnson Center of Simulation is packed with industry-leading medical technology including high-fidelity robotic patient mannequins, life-like synthetic cadavers, and realistic clinical environments. Swipe left to learn more about these unique features.
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In our skills lab, you will be able to put your knowledge to practice and test your proficiency in performing a variety of nursing skills such as IV placement, medication administration, urinary catheter insertion, and more.
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Our high-fidelity mannequins provide a variety of simulated patient experiences where students can engage in real-world scenarios such as taking vital signs, placing IVs, and advancing airway management. The mannequins can simulate a number of health conditions from seizures to heart attacks.
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In our Anatomy and Physiology lab, you’ll get the opportunity to interact with our lifelike synthetic cadavers. These unique mannequins offer a realistic alternative to learning about the human body without the risk of exposure to harmful chemicals or biohazards. The tissues are real to the touch and the lungs can be inflated and deflated with a tube in the throat.
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Our skills lab is also equipped with an obstetrics unit and specialized mannequin that simulates a full range of events during pregnancy including childbirth and post-partum emergencies. You’ll learn to work as a team with your peers to deepen your critical thinking skills during exciting, real-world scenarios.
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You will also get the opportunity to learn technical skills in environments that simulate the working conditions of today’s nursing professionals, like our lifelike medication dispensary room. You’ll learn how to find patient’s electronic health records and obtain the correct medications to prepare you for real-life work in the field.
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Our debriefing rooms are designed to enable instructors and students to give and receive feedback on simulation training in a non-judgmental atmosphere. This learning model provides students with a safe environment to make mistakes and learn valuable lessons on practical skills and techniques.
Take a TourJoyce is an institution dedicated to cultivating competent healthcare professionals. When you work for Joyce, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, career advancement opportunities, and a network of faculty and staff with a shared commitment to upholding the highest standard of quality in education.
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