7911 Meadowglen Drive Orlando, Florida 32810
(407) 733-1448 (mobile) (407) 659-9187 (home) mlj@courageoushealthcare.com
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services 2007 Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Dissertation: Innovativeness in Nursing: A Phenomenological Study
Master of Science in Health Care Administration 1998 Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
Thesis: Nurses’ perceptions towards the families’ presence or involvement in patient care
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1993
Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN
Thesis: Nurses’ perceptions towards the families’ presence or involvement in patient care
Associate of Arts in Nursing 1988
University of the Virgin Islands, School of Nursing, St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands
TEACHING & TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Lecturer 2011
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Course taught:
Graduate level course, Essentials of Leadership and Management, College of Nursing (3 hours,online)
Adjunct Associate Professor 2008–Present Webster University, Orlando, FL
Courses taught:
Master’s level course, Strategic Planning & Change in Healthcare, Department of Business &
Technology/Health Care Administration (4 hours, live)
Master’s level course, Capstone (Summer 2010), Department of Business & Technology (4 hours, live
and independent course work)
o Student research project recognized as 2010 Best of Webster Awards, The future of hospital
acquired methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus: An evaluation of potential growth, cost and prevention and reduction methods (student Vanessa Elizabeth Lipscomb, MS)
o Student research project recognized as 2010 Best of Webster Awards, An exploration on
employee’s perspective of the affects of the Medicaid waivers for individuals with disabilities (student John Moultrie, MS)
Master’s level course, Introduction to Gerontology, Department of Gerontology (4 hours, live)
Lead Research Scientist 2008–2011
Florida Hospital, Center for Nursing Research & Innovation, Orlando, FL Courses developed and taught:
Win-Win for Vertical Alignment ( 4 hours, live)
Leadership’s Role in Evidence-Based Practice & Research (1 hour, live)
Model and curriculum developed:
InPETIS Model of Evidence-Based Practice & Research
Mentor and Consultant for Research Studies and Institutional Review Board Documentation
Advanced Practice Nurses, Leadership, Nurses, and Students
Continuing Education Instructor 1998–2007
Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL
Courses developed, taught, published, and evaluated:
Evaluating Educational Programs: Why Bother? An 8-hour program
Evidence Based Practice Nursing Internship Program. A one year internship program for an
evidence-based project development and implementation
Twelve Module Self study series called ―Solutions‖
Continuing Education Development Specialist & Research Liaison 1998–2004 Florida Hospital, Education & Research Department, Orlando, FL
Founded The Center For Continuing Education
Designed, developed, and initiated interdisciplinary conferences on health related issues in the tri-county
area
Developed and published a self study continuing education series called ―Solutions‖
Conducted program evaluations to measure the impact of continuing education
Established two product lines as a corporate entrepreneur
Chaired Nursing Research Council
Directed a seven-hospital system nursing research program
Coordinated evidence-based practice nurse internship
Fostered an environment for evidence-based nursing practice and nursing
Responsible for revenue for center’s operations
Generated partnerships with industry
Clinical Educator 1996–1998
Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL
Facilitated staff development
Directed clinical & professional practice changes
Created Communities of Caring
Chaired pneumonia task force sub-committee
Created an algorithm to reduce complications in the ventilator dependent patient
Chaired medical diabetes education committee
Diabetes Support Educator 1993–1995 Florida Hospital, Dedicated Diabetes Care Unit (DDU), Orlando, FL
Collaborated in the establishment of the primary nursing role
Developed and presented the unit education for primary nursing and peer review
Instructed patients on diabetes survival skills
Nursing Assistant Program Instructor 1993–1995
Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL
Trained students for certification exam
Instructed both in class room and clinical setting
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lead Nurse Researcher & Chief Executive Officer 2011–Present Courageous Healthcare Inc.,Orlando FL.
Consultant for health services and health services research in organizations
Develop services and products for health care organizations
Lead Research Scientist 2008–2011
Florida Hospital, Center for Nursing Research & Innovation, Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL
Established a seven hospital nursing research program for a healthcare system
Managed and mentored eight nurse researchers, a research assistant, and grant writer
Co-founder and co-chair, national advisory group for nursing practice council effectiveness
Chair and research team leader, nursing scientific review board
Research representative, clinical product analysis committee
Facilitated an academic and institutional collaboration for scientific review and research process redesign
between the University of Central Florida and Florida Hospital
Developed a product evaluation decision making framework for materials management department
Consultant for initiation, conduction, and dissemination of research and evidence-based practice (EBP)
projects
Executive leadership and mid-level management consultant for culture change
Designated, nurse scientist on the Institutional Review Board
Research Scientist 2005–2008
Florida Hospital, Center for Nursing Research & Innovation, Orlando, FL
Consultant for initiation, conduction, and dissemination of research & evidence-based practice (EBP)
projects
Co-Chair, Orlando nursing research council
Partnered with external researchers to conduct research studies for a
Facilitated EBP based on study findings
Assistant Nurse Manager 1995–1996
Florida Hospital, Medical Diabetes Unit, Orlando, FL
Chaired Primary Nursing Committee
Developed the primary nursing education care map
Presented in-services and created learning boards for staff education
Hired applicants
Assistant Nurse Manager, Team Leader & Staff Nurse 1989–1993 Florida Hospital, Medical Diabetes Unit, Orlando, FL
Created "Helping Hands," a support group for nurses exposed to contaminated needles
Nursed medical and surgical patients
Designated preceptor
Supervised and mentored nurses
Wrote newsletter
Coordinated nursing operations
PRESENTATIONS
REFERRED INTERNATIONALJoseph, M. L., Bogue, R.J. (October, 2011). General Theory for Effective Multilevel Shared Governance (GEMS): A Model to Translate Research for Nursing Practice Councils. Poster session presented at the
International Nursing Administration Research Conference (INARC): Transforming Nursing Leadership through Evidence and Education, Denver, Colorado.
Joseph, M. L. Bogue, R. J. (October, 2011). A General Theory for Multilevel Shared Governance. International Conference on Communication in Healthcare, Chicago, Illinois.
Joseph, M. L. , Polizzi, J. (April, 2011). Nurses Lived Experience of Whole Person Care. King
International Nursing Group, Montana State University, College of Nursing, Bozeman, Montana. Joseph, M. L. , Bogue, R. (April, 2011). New Knowledge for Shared Governnace: Nursing Practice Council
Effectiveness. King International Nursing Group, Montana State University, College of Nursing, Bozeman Montana.
Joseph, M. L. , Bogue, R. (October, 2010). New Knowledge for Shared Governance: Nursing Practice Council Effectiveness. Sigma Theta Tau 21st International Nursing Research Congress, Orlando, Florida. Joseph, M. L. , Bogue, R. (October, 2010). Nursing Leadership Use of Motivational Language on Employee
Poster session presented at Sigma Theta Tau 21st International Nursing Research Congress, Orlando, Florida.
Joseph, L. , Bogue, R & Zhu, X. (October, 2009). Interdependency of Clinical Roles for Patient–Centered Care. International Conference on Communication in Healthcare, Miami Beach, Florida.
Bogue, R & Joseph, L. (October, 2009). Vertical Alignment of Nursing Power. International Conference on Communication in Healthcare, Miami Beach, Florida.
REFEREED NATIONAL
Bogue, R. & Joseph, L. (October, 2008). Assessment of a Collaborative Nursing Care Model: Implications for Teams and Communication. American Academy of Communication in Healthcare, Research and Teaching Forum, Wisconsin-Madison, Madison.
Joseph, L. (April, 2008). Organizational Culture and Climate: Antecedents for the Generation, Implementation
and Sustainability of Innovations. 15th Annual Evidenced—based Practice Conference, University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care, & the University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa city, Iowa.
Joseph, L & Bogue, R. (April, 2008). Nurse Leader Power, Personality and organizational Culture in the Early Stages of Shared Governance Implementation. American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) Annual Meeting and Exposition, Seattle, Washington.
Joseph, L. (April, 2007). Nursing Practice Councils: A Formative Evaluation for the Development,
Implementation & Sustainability. Poster session presented at the American Organization of Nurse Executives, Washington, D.C.
REFEREED REGIONAL
Joseph, L., & Bogue, R. (February, 2011). Nursing Shared Governance and Nursing Practice Council Effectiveness, Southern Research Society, Jacksonville, FL.
Joseph, L. (February, 2000). Striving for Excellence on the Model Family Practice Unit; A Community of Caring, Southeastern Surgical Congress, in Orlando Florida Hospital.
REFFEREED STATE
Joseph, L., & Bogue, R. (April, 2010). Collaborative Patient Centered Care:
Research Day, Sigma Theta Tau: Theta Epsilon Chapter, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Joseph, L., & Bogue, R. (April, 2009). Nursing Shared Governance and Nursing Practice Council Effectiveness. Research Day, Sigma Theta Tau: Theta Epsilon Chapter, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Joseph, L., & Bogue, R. (April, 2009). Nursing Shared Governance and Nursing Practice Council Effectiveness Research Day, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
Joseph, L. (April, 2007). Innovativeness in Nursing: A Phenomenological Study. Research Day, Sigma Theta Tau: Theta Epsilon Chapter, Orlando, FL.
Joseph, L. (April, 2007). Scientific Conversations: Work Place Culture. Research Day, Sigma Theta Tau: Theta Epsilon Chapter, in Orlando Florida.
Joseph, L., & Bogue, R. (April, 2007). Evidenced Based Practice (EBP) Strategies for the Development, Implementation, and Sustainability of Nursing Practice Councils. Research Day, Sigma Theta Tau: Theta Epsilon Chapter, Orlando, FL.
Joseph, L. (October, 2006). Evidenced Based Practice (EBP)
Strategies for the Development, Implementation, and Sustainability of Nursing Practice Councils. Poster session presented at the Florida Organization of
Nurse Executives, Daytona Beach, FL.
PUBLICATIONS
Bogue, R. J., Joseph, M. L., & Sieloff, C. L. (2009). Shared governance as vertical alignment of nursing group
power and nurse practice council effectiveness. Journal of Nursing Management, 17, 4-14.
Joseph, M. L., Conklin, P. & Bogue, R. (2008) How to Cultivate Nursing Practice Councils (NPCs): Evidence-
Joseph, M. L., & Corey R. (2008). The InPETIS nursing model of evidence based-practice & research. Orlando, FL: Florida Hospital.
Unruh, L., Joseph, L., & Strickland, M. (2007). Nurse absenteeism and workload: Negative effect on restraint,
Use, incident reports and mortality. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 60(6), 673–681. PMID: 18039254
Joseph, L. (Writer,Executive Producer).(2000). Solutions [Self-study series] Orlando FL: Education & Research Florida Hospital.
Joseph, L. (Writer, Speaker, Director). (1996). Emergency interventions in medical and surgical nursing (Video)
Orlando, FL: Florida Hospital Marketing.
Joseph, L. (Writer, Director). (1996). Nurse server education for physicians and nurses (Video). Orlando, FL.:
Florida Hospital Marketing.
WORKS IN REVIEW & PROGRESS
Joseph, M. L., Laughon, D. & Bogue, R. J. (accepted for publication, November 2011 issue). An examination of
the sustainable adoption of whole person care (WPC). Journal of Nursing Management.
Joseph, M. L. & Bogue, R. (invited manuscript under review). Quantifying nursing practice contributions
through GEMS shared governance. Journal of Nursing Administration.
Joseph, M. L., Mayfield, J., Mayfield, M. & Bogue, R. (under review).Nursing leadership use of motivational language. Journal of Nursing Administration.
Joseph, M.L. (in preparation for submission). Innovativeness in nursing: A phenomenological study. Journal of Nursing Scholarship.
RESEARCH
Joseph, L., Bogue, R., (2010). The NPCes Toolkit: A Practical Research Program for Advancing Nursing Practice, Florida Hospital Orlando.
Joseph, L., Bogue, R., & Case, A. (2009). Managers’ Strategic Communication and Nurse Retention, Florida Hospital Orlando.
Joseph, L., & Bogue, R. (2009). A Retrospective Study of the Impact of Philips SureSigns VS3 Vital Signs Monitor on Infection Rates at an Urban Tertiary Care Hospital, Florida Hospital Orlando.
Joseph, L., Bogue, R., & Case, A. (2008). Optimizing the Collaborative Patient-Centered Care Delivery System, Florida Hospital Orlando.
Joseph, L., Bogue, R., & Case, A. (2007). Transforming the Work Environment: A Team Based Model of Care, Florida Hospital Orlando.
Joseph, L., Bogue, R. & Swearingen, S. (2007). Nurse Leaders Motivational Language: A Strategy to
Foster Shared Values & Meaning among Nurses and Nurse Practice Councils (NPCs), Florida Hospital Orlando.
Joseph, L. & Bogue, R. (in progress). Nurse Leader Power, Personality and Organizational Culture in the Early Stages of Shared Governance Implementation, Florida Hospital, Orlando.
Joseph, L. & Thompson, J. (2006). Engaging nurses in research: The great American brownie experiment, Florida Hospital Orlando
Joseph, L. Bogue, R. & Thompson, J. (2006). Nursing practice councils: A formative assessment, Florida Hospital Orlando.
Unruh, L., Joseph, L., & Strickland, M. (2006).Nurse absenteeism & patient outcomes, Florida Hospital Altamonte Keehbauch, J., Joseph, L (2005). Geriatric resource nurse program, Florida Hospital, Orlando
Joseph, L., Pusateri, D., Carithers, M., Jones, R., Miller, Vi, Mincey, C. Rowe, L. (2002). Communities of nursing: A learning environment, Florida Hospital, Orlando
Joseph, L (2000). Striving for excellence on the model family practice unit: A community of caring, Florida Hospital Orlando.
GRANTS
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Interdisciplinary Nursing Quality Research Initiative 2010
Invited to submit full proposal, not funded $300,000 Florida Center for Nursing, University of Central Florida 2009
Retention Research Grant Award titled, Managers Strategic Communication on Nurse Retention received $14,706.00 Phillips Medical Healthcare System 2009
Research Grant titled, A Retrospective Study of the Impact of Philips SureSigns VS3 Vital Signs Monitor on Infection Rates at an Urban Tertiary Care Hospital, received $57,000.00 Florida Organization of Nurse Executives 2008
Research Grant Award titled, Collaborative Patient Centered Care, received $1,000 Theta Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing 2007
Research Grant Awardfor graduate research entitled, Innovativeness in Nursing: A Phenomenological and Constructivist Study, received $500. American Organization of Nurse Executives, Institute for Patient Care Research & Education 2007
Research Grant AwardNurse Leader Power, Personality and Organizational Culture in the Early Stages of Shared Governance Implementation, received $5,000. Department of Heath and Human Services: Health Resources and Services Administration Grant 2005 Co-authored grant for a comprehensive geriatric training program, received $50,000 to develop program for nurses within the hospital and the community. Award NO: 1 D62HP05483-01-00. Corporate Sponsors: Interdisciplinary Continuing Education Programs and Independent Studies 1996–2004
Authored independent studies for nurses and hosted interdisciplinary evidenced-based healthcare program, cumulative received $750,000 to develop and host educational offeringsPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
International Institute for Theory Based Interventions, Arizona State University 2010National Institute of Health,Grant Writing Workshop, Washington D.C. 2008
SPSS Training Institute, Washington D. C. 2004
Advanced Practice Institute: Promoting Adoption of Evidence –Based Practice, University of Iowa, 2003
Transition Program for Critical Care Nursing 2000
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS/ MEMBERSHIPS
Journal of Nursing Administration, Editorial Board Member 2010–Present
Membership Chair, K.I. N.G. International Nursing Group 2009–Present
Southern Nursing Research Society 2009-Present
Member of the Florida Nurses Association 1994–Present
Member of the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) 2007–Present
National Appointment, Patient Care Delivery Committee American Organization of Nurse Executives 2009-2010 Member of the Research Committee, Florida Organization of Nurse Executives 2008–2010
Member of the Florida Organization of Nurse Executives (FONE) 2006–2010
Scientific Voting Member, Florida Hospital Institutional Review Board 2007–2011 Vice President, Theta Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing 2007
Research Day Program Chair, Sigma Theta Tau, Theta Epsilon Chapter 2004–2009
Chair and Research Consultant, Eldercare and Education Committee, Florida Hospital 2003
Community Leader Induction, Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing 2003
Laureat Award, South Surgical Congress 2000
Panel Member for the Virgin Islands Nursing Association 1988
