Joyce A. Hahn, PhD, APRN, NEA-BC
Assistant Dean, Master's Division

Unit: School of Nursing
Mail Stop: 3C4
Office Location: Robinson A 361C
Phone: 703-993-2335
Email: jhahn2@gmu.edu

Dr. Joyce Hahn began her nursing career as an Associate’s Degree nurse continuing on to earn a BS in Behavioral Science from Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, a BSN from the University of the State of New York, an MSN in Advanced Clinical Practice from George Mason University with a graduate certificate in Quality Management Outcomes and a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing from George Mason University. She has held clinical and administrative positions in a variety of health care arenas to include acute care and community settings.  Dr. Hahn’s commitment to quality and patient safety earned her award recognition from the Virginia Health Quality Center, several published articles and the role of Director of Breast Imaging Accreditation at the American College of Radiology. Nursing education has always remained a priority in her professional life. Dr. Hahn served as adjunct faculty for George Mason University teaching on the undergraduate and graduate level prior to her initial full time appointment first as the Coordinator for the Nursing Administration Track in the MSN program and then as the acting Assistant Dean of the Master’s Division.  Prior achievements in the educational arena include the initial start up of a Practical Nurse diploma program and a Medical Assistant Associate Degree program in northern Virginia.

Dr. Hahn has worked to uphold high standards of service to the community and nursing profession serving in volunteer capacities chairing committees at the American Cancer Society, long standing and active membership in the American Nurses Association (ANA) and Virginia Nurses Association (VNA) performing in many capacities including Government Relations Commissioner for five years, and involving nursing students in the work of patient “Free Clinics”.   Dr. Hahn served for two years as the Vice-Chair of the Legislative Coalition of Virginia Nurses (LCVN). This coalition of nursing leaders has been successful in educating state legislators on the impact of the nursing shortage and the need for increased funding for nursing education. She is a member of American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE), Sigma Theta Tau, Epsilon Zeta Chapter and was a grant recipient for her research in nursing leadership. Recently, Dr. Hahn was extended a gubernatorial appointment to the Virginia Board of Nursing for a four year term and also serves on the Joint Board of Medicine and Nursing for the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Dr. Hahn’s extensive knowledge and expertise in nursing education, nursing administration, management, policy and health care delivery issues add to the classroom experiences of the master’s and doctoral level students she teaches. Dr. Hahn has written and presented on these topics extensively over the course of her professional career. 

Recent Publications

Hahn, J. (2009). Practicum Projects of Value: A Successful Strategic Partnership between Nurse Executives and Master’s Level Academia. Nursing Economics. (In Press).

Hahn, J. (2009). Multigenerational Diversity: Working Together to Bridge the Generational Gap. Nurses First (In Press).

Hahn, J. (2009). Strategies to effectively manage a multigenerational staff. Nursing Management.40 (9).

Hahn, J. (2009). Power dynamics, health policy and politics. MEDSURG Nursing, 18(3), 197-199.