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Education
Ph.D., Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing Research, Kent State University College of Nursing, 2009
M.S.N., Medical-Surgical Nursing & Nursing Education, The University of Akron College of Nursing, 1995
B.S.N., Nursing, The University of Akron College of Nursing, 1984
Diploma, Nursing, St. Vincent School of Nursing in Toledo, Ohio, 1978
Profile
Dr. Joan Thoman’s clinical experiences as a registered nurse include hospital medical-surgical units, charge nurse, public health, visiting home care nurse and diabetes program coordinator. She has experience in staff development, informatics and management. Thoman is credited with implementing and maintaining the Diabetes Self Management Skills and Training Program at St. Vincent Charity Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, which achieved recognition from the American Diabetes Association in August 2002. In 2003, she was selected by her nursing peers to receive the award of Outstanding Excellence in Clinical Nursing. Thoman started a multidisciplinary Diabetes Resource Team to address both inpatient and outpatient needs. In collaboration with the hospital's community outreach department, she started a community health worker program for the diabetes center.
In 2004, Thoman was key in assisting the hospital to become an affiliate of the Joslin Diabetes Center, which has a philosophy of an integrated team approach to the care of people with diabetes. She assisted in implementing a medical clinic portion to augment the educational program based on the Joslin diabetes standards of care. In October 2004, St. Vincent Charity Hospital recognized her as "Caregiver of the Month" for her work with the Joslin Diabetes Center. In June 2005, Thoman was selected to receive the Distinguished Women in Health Care award for clinical practice and was featured in Cleveland Magazine. She has been a registered nurse for over 25 years and continues her program of research and teaching at Cleveland State University School of Nursing.