Joanne Disch

Joanne Disch, PhD, RN, FAAN Clinical Professor Chair, Population Health and Systems Cooperative Unit Director, Katharine J. Densford International Center for Nursing Leadership Katherine R. and C. Walton Lillehei Chair in Nursing Leadership Telephone Number: 612-625-1187 FAX Number: 612-624-0908 E-mail Address: disch003@umn.edu Office Location: 4-185 Weaver-Densford Hall 6-169 Weaver-Densford Hall

Co-operative Membership
Population Health and Systems

Mailing Address:

School of Nursing
University of Minnesota
5-140 Weaver-Densford Hall
308 Harvard Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Educational Background:

B.S., 1968, Nursing, University of Wisconsin
M.S.N., 1976, Cardiovascular Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D., 1985, Nursing Research, University of Michigan

Teaching Areas:

Leadership/Management

Research Interests:

Environment of Care
Care Delivery Modeling
Faculty Retention

Research and Education Grants:

Title of Project: Improving Patient Safety Through Effective Nurse-Physician Partnerships
Funding Agency: Sigma Theta Tau-Zeta Chapter
Role: Project Director
Project Dates: 5/1/06-4/30/07

Center Memberships:

Katharine J. Densford International Center for Nursing Leadership
Center for Gerontological Nursing

Civic Leadership:
Chair of the National Board, AARP, 2007-2008
(formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons)