Meredith Marie Joyner (she/her)
Assistant Professor/Simulation Lab Manager, Nursing Program College of Health & Wellness Department of Nursing Charlotte
Biography
Dr. Meredith Joyner obtained her associate degree in Nursing in 1999. She worked in multiple specialty areas of nursing and found she loved teaching new nurses. She received her Bachelor of Science in nursing in 2019 and completed a Master of Science in nursing education in 2020 from Western Governors University. Dr. Joyner completed a Doctor of Nursing Practice at Post University in 2024. In 2021, she transitioned from nursing practice to the academic nurse educator role. Joyner joined Johnson & Wales – Charlotte Campus at the beginning of 2023 as an Assistant Professor & Simulation Lab Manager for the Nursing Program. Dr. Joyner is a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator, Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist, and a Certified Nurse Educator. Dr. Joyner is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nurses. Dr. Joyner is a member of several professional nursing organizations, including the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, The International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, and the North Carolina Nursing Association. Dr. Joyner is a North Carolina native.
Education
DNP, American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Post University
Educational Leadership
BSN, Western Governors University
Nursing
MSN, Western Governors University
Nursing Education
Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist
Society of Simulation in Healthcare
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider
American Heart Association
Registered Nurse (RN)
North Carolina Board of Nursing
Basic Life Support Instructor
American Heart Association
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator
Society for Simulation in Education
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
NLN
Ascend Mentorship Program
Society for Simulation in Healthcare
Preceptor of the Year
Novant Matthews Medical Center
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning
Society for Simulation in Healthcare
National League for Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau
American Nurses Association
North Carolina Nurses Association
Joyner, M. (November, 2020). Tools for Improving Quality and Safety Begin with a Question. (Journal Article).
AORN Journal, 122(5), 516-518.
https://aornjournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aorn.13215
International Research Congress, “Impact of High-Fidelity Simulation on Attitudes of Nursing Students Towards End-of-Life Care,” Sigma Theta Tau, Toronto, Canada. (July 18, 2026).
International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation in Nursing Annual Conference, “Emerging Uses of AI in Simulation-Based Education: Interactive Demonstrations and Practical Application,” INACSL, Oklahoma, OK, United States. (June 11, 2026).
International Association for Clinical Simulation in Learning Annual Conference, “From Call Bells to Critical Care: A Prioritization Simulation,” INACSL, Oklahoma City, NC, United States. (June 11, 2026).
National Nurse Educator Summit, “From Call Bells to Critical Care: A Prioritization Simulation,” Assessment Technologies Institute, Tucson, AZ, United States. (April 30, 2026).
Creating Healthy Work Environments, “Self-Care, Resilience, and Mindfulness in Nursing: A Qualitative Meta-Analysis,” Sigma Theta Tau, Washington, DC. (March 21, 2026).
JWU Center for Teaching and Learning, “Self-Care, Resilience and Mindfulness in Higher Education,” Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte NC. (February 19, 2026).
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Doctoral Education Conference, “Impact of High- Fidelity Simulation on Nursing Student’s Attitudes Toward Care of the Dying,” American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Bonita Springs, FL. (January, 2026).
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Transform 2025, “From Call Bells to Critical Care: A Prioritization Simulation,” American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Anaheim, CA, United States. (December 8, 2025).
NCNA Convention, “Impact of Multi-Modal Education of Nursing Students Attitudes Towards Transgender Individuals,” North Carolina Nurses Association, Winston Salem, NC. (September 12, 2025).
International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning 2025, “Imact of High Fidelity Simulation on Attitudes of Nursing Students Towards End of Life Care,” International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, Denver, CO. (June 21, 2025).
Gaston Mental Health Summit, “Education Interventions to Impact Nursing Students Attitudes Towards Transgender Patients,” Gaston County Public Health, North Carolina. (April 30, 2025).
Beyond the Manikin, “Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration: Integrating Updated IPEC Competencies into Team-Based Care,” North Carolina AHEC, Carolina Beach, NC. (March 28, 2025).
HealthSimulation.com Educational Webinar Presentation, “Impact of an End of Life High Fidelity Simulation on Nursing Students Percieved Attitudes Towards Car of the Dying,” HealthSimulation.com. (March 6, 2025).
JWU Research and Best Practices Expo, “Education interventions to impact nursing students attitudes towards transgender patients,” JWU. (February 14, 2025).
North Carolina Nurses Association Continuing Education, “Impact of High Fidelity Simulation on Nursing Student’s Self-Percieved Attitudes Towards Care of the Dying,” North Carolina Nurses Association Simulation Council. (November 8, 2024).
JWU Research and Best Practices Expo, “Best Practices in Interprofessional Collaboration and Education,” JWU. (April 12, 2024).
JWU research and Best Practices EXPO, “Simulation to develop clinical judgement,” JWU. (April 12, 2024).
JWU Research and Best Practices Expo, “So what is SOTL anyway,” JWU. (April 12, 2024).
Center for Teaching and Learning Presentation, “So What is SoTL Anyway,”. (November 3, 2023).