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Joyce Knestrick

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Joyce Knestrick

Ph.D., FNP-C, APRN, FAANP, FAAN

Director, Nursing Leadership and Management | Director, Executive Leadership

Professor

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Office Phone: 202-994-1746
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Joyce Knestrick, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN is a Professor and Director of the Masters in Nursing Leadership and Management and the Executive Leader DNP track. . Dr. Knestrick is a family nurse practitioner from Washington, Pennsylvania. She serves as an advocate for nurse practitioners (NPs) and advanced practice nursing. Dr. Knestrick practices in rural Appalachia caring for low-income and underserved populations. She has been a family nurse practitioner for more than 35 years, a nurse educator for over 35 years. She has been active in maintaining high-quality education for RNS and NPs. In addition, Dr. Knestrick works at local, regional, state, and national levels to promote NP practice in education, policy, and clinical care. Her research is focused on health and access to care for low-income and rural populations, particularly women. Dr. Knestrick is a tireless champion of  RNS  and NPs and works to ensure that patients can choose NPs for high-quality, cost-effective health care. She is a past president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and was award the AANP Towers Award, and the FAANP Loretta Ford Award for her work to advance the profession of nursing and the role of the nurse practitioner.

  • Duquesne University – Ph.D. in Nursing (1999)
  • West Virginia University – Master of Science in Nursing, Primary Health Nursing (1992)
  • Wheeling Jesuit University – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1988)
  • Community College of Allegheny – Associate's Degree in Nursing (1985)
  • Point Park College – Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (1977)

Peer Reviewed

  • Hogg, C.W., Brangart, C., Whitt, K.J., Pericak, A., Beebe, S.L., Knestrick, J.M., & McNelis, A. (2025). Using screen-based simulation to examine diagnostic test ordering in family nurse practitioner students. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000001098
  • Whitt, K.J., Allen, C.L., Hogg, C.W., Pericak, A., Beebe, S., Braungart, C., Knestrick, J., Harrod, T., & McNelis, A.M. (2024). The use of electronic health records in advanced practice nursing: A scoping review. Journal of Professional Nursing, 50, 83-94.
  • Renda, S., Eshkevari, L., Glymph, D., Knestrick, J., Lundy, K.S., Ortiz, M., Sharp, D., Solari-Twadell, P.A., & Valentine, N.M. (2023). Mobilizing nurses to address the opioid misuse epidemic. Nursing Outlook, 71(6), 102033. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2023.102033
  • McCarthy, A.K., & Knestrick, J.M. (2023). Mentorship program: Increasing nurses’ self-efficacy and motivation to pursue board leadership positions. Nurse Leader, 21(4), 467-472.
  • Whitt, K.J., Pericak, A., Allen, C.L., Knestrick, J., Beebe, S., Braungart, C., & McNelis, A.M. (2022). Effectiveness of screen-based simulation as a strategy to improve nurse practitioner students' access to electronic health records in clinical practice. CIN: Computers Informatics Nursing. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/CIN.0000000000000987
  • Roberts, M.E., Knestrick, J.M., & Resick, L.K. (2021). The lived experience of living with COVID. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 17(7), 828-832. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.04.013
  • Pitts, C., Padden, D., Knestrick, J.M., & Bigley, M.B. (2019). A checklist for faculty and preceptors to enhance the nurse practitioner student clinical experience. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 31(10), 591–597. https://doi.org/10.1097/jxx.0000000000000310
  • Goolsby, M.J., & Knestrick, J.M. (2017). Effective professional networking. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 29(8), 441–445. https://doi.org/10.1002/23276924.12484
  • Knestrick, J.M., Wilkinson, M.R., Pellathy, T.P., Lange-Kessler, J., Katz, R., & Compton, P. (2016). Predictors of retention of students in an online nurse practitioner program. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 12(9), 635–640. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.06.011
  • Buchholz, S.W., Klein, T., Cooke, C., Cook, M.L., Knestrick, J.M., & Dickins, K. (2018). Introduction to four reviews addressing critical topics identified by the 2015 Nurse Practitioner Research Agenda Roundtable. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 30(12), 667–672. https://doi.org/10.1097/jxx.0000000000000035
  • Wilkinson, M., Turner, B.S., Ellis, K.K., Knestrick, J.M., & Bondmass, M. (2015). Online clinical education training for preceptors: A pilot QI project. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 11(7), e43–e50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2015.04.017
  • Resick, L.K., Knestrick, J.M., Counts, M.M., & Pizzuto, L.K. (2013). The meaning of health among mid-Appalachian women within the context of the environment. Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 3(3), 290–296. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13412-013-0119-y
  • Benz, M.R., Knestrick, J.M., & Thanavaro, J. (2012). The distance education special interest group of NONPF. The Nurse Practitioner, 37(8), 6. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.npr.0000415877.54220.db
  • Knestrick, J.M., Resick, L.K., Wink, D., & National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. (2011). Guidelines for distance education and enhanced technologies in nurse practitioner programs. National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties.
  • Caudle, P., Bigness, J., Daniels, J., Gillmor-Kahn, M., & Knestrick, J.M. (2011). Implementing computer-based testing in distance education for advanced practice nurses: Lessons learned. Nursing Education Perspectives, 32(5), 328-332. https://doi.org/10.5480/1536-5026-32.5.328
  • Whitt, K. J., Allen, C. L., Hogg, C. W., Pericak, A., Beebe, S., Braungart, C., Knestrick, J., Harrod, T., & McNelis, A. M. (2024). The use of electronic health records in advanced practice nursing education: a scoping review. Journal of Professional Nursing, 50, 83–94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2023.11.007
  • Goolsby, M. J., & Knestrick, J.M. (2017). Effective professional networking.  Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 29(8), 441-445. https://doi.org/10.1002/2327-6924.12484
  • Knestrick, J.M., Wilkinson, M. R., Pellathy, T. P., Lange-Kessler, J., Katz, R., & Compton, P. (2016). Predictors of retention of students in an online nurse practitioner program. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 12(9), 635–640. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.06.011
  • Buchholtz, S. W., Klein, T.  Cooke, C. ,Cook, M., Knestrick, J. &  Dickins, K. (2015).  Introduction to four reviews addressing critical topics identified by the 2015 Nurse Practitioner Research Agenda Roundtable. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 30(12),667-672. doi: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000035.
  • Wilkinson, M.., Turner, B., Ellis, K., Knestrick, J.M., & Bondmass, M. (2015).  Online clinical education training for preceptors: A QI pilot project. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 11(7), e43-e50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2015.04.017
  • Resick, L. K., Knestrick, J.M., Counts, M., & Pizzuto, L. K (2013). The meaning of health among mid-Appalachian women within the context of the environment. Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 3(3), 290-296. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13412-013-0119-y
  • Benz, M. R., Knestrick, J.M., & Thanavaro, J. (2012). The distance education special interest group of NONPF. Nurse Practitioner, 37(8), 6. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000415877.54220.db
  • Knestrick, J.M., Resick, L. K., & Wink, D. (Eds.). (2011). Guidelines for distance education and enhanced technologies in nurse practitioner education (2nd ed.). Washington DC: National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties.
  • Caudle, P., Bigness, J., Daniels, J., Gilmor-Kahn, M., & Knestrick, J.M. (2011).  Implementing computer-based testing in distance education for advanced practice nurses: Lessons learned. Nursing Education Perspectives, 32(5), 328-332.
  • Andrighetti, T. P., Knestrick, J.M., Marowitz, A., Martin, C., & Engstrom, J. L. (2011). Shoulder dystocia and postpartum hemorrhage simulations: Student confidence in managing these complications. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health, 57(1), 55-60. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1542-2011.2011.00085.x
  • Knestrick, J.M., & Lohri-Posey, B. (2005). Women’s perceptions of spirituality and health. Gerontological Nursing, 31(10), 44-50. https://doi.org/10.3928/0098-9134-20051001-09
  • Knestrick, J.M. (2005). Health savings accounts: A band-aid for a gaping health care wound. Cardinal Perspectives. 
  • Knestrick, J.M. (2002). Preceptors and Evaluation, In L. Resick (Ed.), NONPF guidelines for distance education. Washington, DC: National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties.
  • Knestrick, J.M., & Milstead, J. (1998). Public policy and Title X: Child lead poisoning. Pediatric Nursing. 24(1), 37-41.

 

Non-Peer Reviewed

  • Knestrick, J.M. (2022). Competency issues—Interprofessional education models (Ch. 27). In Goudreau, K.A. & Somolenski, M.C. (Eds.). Health Policy and Advanced Nursing Practice. Springer Publishing.
  • Knestrick, J.M. & Edwards-Tuttle, C. (2022). The future for nurse practitioners (Ch. 36). In Goudreau, K.A. & Somolenski, M.C. (Eds.). Health Policy and Advanced Nursing Practice. Springer Publishing.
  • Wheeler, K. & Knestrick, J.M. (Eds.). (In press). Optimizing Distance Learning for Nursing Education.
  • Knestrick, J.M. (2020). The winding road to caring for the vulnerable and the profession. In Love, R., Hanrahan, N., Ackerman, M.L., Lawlor, F.A., Taylor, A.R., & Toner, E. (Eds.). The Rebel Nurse Handbook: Inspirational Stories by Shift Disruptors. New York: Springer Publishing.
  • Knestrick, J.M. & Russell, N. (2020). Advanced practice nursing in the United States. Advanced Practice Leadership: A Global Perspective (pp. 155-163). New York: Springer Publishing Co.
  • Anderson, B. & Knestrick, J.M. (2019). Mending the maternal health safety net: Community-based strategies. In Anderson, B. & Roberts, L. (Eds.). The Crisis of Maternal Health in America: Nursing Implications for Advocacy and Practice (Ch. 8). New York: Springer Publishing Co.
  • Knestrick, J.M. & Counts, M.M. (2012). Developing a nurse practitioner-run center for residents in rural Appalachia. In M. de Chesnay & B.A. Anderson (Eds.), Caring for the Vulnerable: Perspectives in Nursing Theory, Practice, and Research (3rd ed., pp. 357-364). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett.
  • Anderson, B.A., Knestrick, J.M., & Barroso, R. (Eds.). (2015). DNP Projects: Exemplars for Clinical Practice. New York, NY: Springer.
  • Beidler, S.M., Cooke, C., & Knestrick, J.M. (2012). Pathway to Better Health. Austin, TX: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
  • Garzon, D.L., Knestrick, J.M., & Richardson, B. (2010). Roadmap to Teen Health Counseling Tool. Austin, TX: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
  • George, J.B. (2010). Nursing Theories: The Base for Professional Nursing Practice (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Knestrick, J.M., contributor.
  • Anderson, B. & Knestrick, J.M. (2019).  Mending the maternal health safety net: Community-based strategies.  In Anderson, B. & Roberts, L. (eds). The Crisis of Maternal Health in America: Nursing Implications for Advocacy and Practice (Ch. 8).  New York: Springer Publishing Co
  • Knestrick, J.M., & Counts, M. M. (2012).  Developing a nurse practitioner-run center for residents in rural Appalachia. In M. de Chesnay & B. A. Anderson (Eds.), Caring for the Vulnerable: Perspectives in Nursing Theory, Practice and Research (3rd ed., pp. 357-364). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett.  
  • Anderson, B.A., Knestrick, J.M. & Barroso, R. (Eds.). (2015). DNP Projects: Exemplars for Clinical Practice. New York, NY: Springer.
  • Beidler, S. M., Cooke, C., & Knestrick, J.M. (2012).  Pathway to Better Health.  Austin, TX:  American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
  • Garzon, D. L., Knestrick, J.M., & Richardson, B. (2010). Roadmap to Teen Health Counseling Tool. Austin, TX:  American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
  • George, J. B. (2010). Nursing Theories: The Base for Professional Nursing Practice (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Knestrick, J.M., contributor.
  • Pleasants, R. A., Stoloff, S. W., Ohar, J. A, Knestrick, J.M., & Cooper, G. (2009). A Pocket Guide for Primary Care Specialists: Integrating Evidence into Practice: Better Outcomes for Patients with COPD. Tamarack, PA: Prime.
  • Cooke, C., & Knestrick, J.M. (2009).  Benefits of Soy: CEU Offering. Austin, TX: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
  • Knestrick, J.M. (2007). Common illnesses of the cardiovascular system. In V. P. Niederhauser (Ed.), Core Review for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, (pp. 199-205). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
  • Knestrick, J.M. (2004).  Polycystic ovarian syndrome, insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia. In B. Melnyk & E. F. Overholt (Eds.), Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare: A Guide (pp. 464-465.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins.
  • Knestrick, J.M. (1999).  Dawn. In J. Kane, & C. G. Warner (Eds.), Touched by a Nurse: Special Moments That Transform Lives (pp. 31-32). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  • FAANP – Loretta Ford Award (2023) 
  • AANP – Towers Pinnacle Award (2021) 
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) (2019) 
  • NONPF: 2019 Outstanding Policy Leader Award (2019) 
  • AANP WV Advocate Award (2012)
  • AANP Nurse Practitioner Excellence Award for the state of WV (2008)
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (2007 - Present) 
  • Epsilon Phi Chapter SSTI, Duquesne University (2000 - Present) 
  • Omicron Mu Chapter SSTI (Vice-President 2002), Wheeling Jesuit University, Charter Member (2001 - Present) 
  • Primary Health Care
  • Community Health
  • Geriatrics
  • Health Care Quality and Safety
  • Health Policy
  • Nurse Executives
  • Quality Improvement
  • Other