Professional Background
JoAnn Peterson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, WHNP-C, is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Coordinator of the Family Nurse Practitioner Program. Dr. Peterson has practiced as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner for 29 years and was a bedside nurse for 10 years before furthering her education. Dr. Peterson has been with the School of Nursing for 15 years. Throughout her career in advanced practice nursing, Dr. Peterson has been a clinical preceptor for many nurse practitioner, medical, and pharmacy students.
Dr. Peterson’s practice focus is providing comprehensive health care to underserved populations. Throughout the years she has been involved in many state and local initiatives related to access to quality health care for the uninsured and underserved populations. Dr. Peterson received her BSN from Kansas Newman University, an MSN from Graceland University, and her DNP from the University of Kansas. She received a certificate in women’s health care from the University of Texas at Dallas.
- BSN, Nursing, Kansas Newman Col.
- Other, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate, University of Texas, Dallas
- MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, Graceland University
- DNP, Advanced Practice Nursing, Univ. of Kansas-Medical Ctr.
- Family Nurse Practitioner , American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
- Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certification , National Certification Corporation
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, NONPF Preceptor-Faculty Development Committee, Member, 2018 - Present
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, Member, 2016 - Present
- Sigma Theta Tau International , Nurse Leader Review Committee, Member, 2015 - 2018
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Member, 2004 - Present
