Smart Hospital - Patient Simulation University of Texas ArlingtonUTA School of Nursing
   

Joy Don Baker, Ph.D., RN-BC, CNE, CNOR, NEA-BC

Associate Clinical Professor
 

The University of Texas at Arlington
School of Nursing
411 S. Nedderman Drive
UTA Box 19407
Arlington, TX 76019-0407

Telephone: (817) 272-2776

Fax: (817) 272-5006

 

E-Mail: jdbaker@uta.edu

In the past I have served in various administrative roles in hospitals and now I have the opportunity to share that knowledge with students beginning and continuing their career in the profession of nursing. Teaching people who truly want to enhance their learning, is a very satisfying and rewarding path that my professional career has taken.

 

Research Interests

Nursing Administration and Leadership
Meaning-Making Relative to Life Transitions
Perioperative Nursing

Distance Education as Social Change

Special Achievements
  • Certificate in Nursing Education (CNE)
  • Certification in Perioperative Nursing
  • Certification in Nursing Administration Advanced
  • Certification in Nursing Informatics
  • Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
    • AORN Journal Editorial Board 2003-present
    • Vice President 1992-94;
    • Board of Directors 1990-92
  • Sigma Theta Tau
Teaching Responsibilities
  • N5382 Nursing Health Care Policy
  • N5308 Nursing Informatics
Professional Experience
  • The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Nursing, 2000-present
    • Associate Clinical Professor, 2005-present
    • MSN/MPH Coordinator, 2004-present
    • Assistant Clinical Professor, 2000-2005
    • Director of Distance Education, 2001-2004 2008-present
  • J.D. Baker Consulting Services, Fort Worth, Texas, 2000-present
  • Chief Executive Officer, Benmardon, Inc. Wilson, Oklahoma, 1995-present
  • Regional Clinical Sales Support Coordinator, Magellan Medical Services, Inc., 2004-2005, 2006
  • Perioperative practicing Registered Nurse in positions ranging from Staff Nurse to Director of Nursing, Surgical Services. 1974-2000
Education
  • Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems, Fielding Institute, Santa Barbara, California, 2000.
  • M.A. in Organizational Development, The Fielding Institute, Santa Barbara, California, 1996.
  • M.B.A., NOVA University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 1985.
  • M.S., Oklahoma University, Norman, Oklahoma, 1982.
  • B.S., Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Oklahoma, 1974.
 
 
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