Linda Johanson

Core Faculty
College of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Linda Johanson received her EdD in Curriculum and Supervision at Northern Illinois University in December 1987 and has been teaching nursing since 1980. She currently serves as Core Faculty with the MSN Graduate Nursing Program at Walden University. Professionally, Dr. Johanson has worked as a registered nurse and researcher in community-based and global health settings in a variety of countries. She is involved in local community outreach as well. She has a number of publications and presentations on global health and nursing education related research projects.

Courses Taught

NURS 6052 - Evidence Based Practice

Education

EdD, Northern IL University

MSN, University of Illinois

BA, Sangamon State University

Public Service

Global Health outreach, Member -

Health Teams International, Organizer -

Awards / Honors

award for international story writing contest; First Place, Nursing journal: Nursing 2005, 2005

Faculty Excellence Award, Lenoir-Rhyne University, 2008

Faculty Excellence Award, University of North Carolina Charlotte College of Nursing and Health Professions, 2001

leadership award, North Carolina Nursing Association, 2015

Chapter Key award for outstanding Honor Society Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International, 2017

Publications

Johanson, L. S. (2021). Medical Missions: Engaging the five senses with eternal intentions. Journal of Christian Nursing

Johanson, L. S. (2019). The Ten Cow Project. Journal of Christian Nursing

Johanson, L. S. (2019). Six principles for remaining positive in a negative work environment.. Journal of Christian Nursing

Johanson, L. S. (2018). Small scale sustainable water project decreases infections, complements short-term medical mission. Journal of Christian Nursing

Johanson, L. S. (2017). Building effective medical missions with servant leadership skills.. Journal of Christian Nursing

Johanson, L. S. (2017). Building effective medical missions with servant leadership skills.. Journal of Christian Nursing

Johanson, L. S. (2017). Integrating global health concepts into study abroad curricula. Nursing 2017

Johanson, L. S. (2017). Mud hut learning. Journal of Christian Nursing

Johanson, L. S. (2016). Sustaining and Improving study abroad experiences through comparative evaluation. . Nursing Education Perspectives,

Johanson, L. S. (2016). Lessons learned from nurses in rural Uganda. American Nurse Today

Johanson, L. S. (2016). Caring for patients of the Millennial Generation: Considerations for nursing.. Nursing Forum,

Johanson, L. S. (2016). Caring for the Vulnerable: An Exploration of Guatemalan Healthcare Issues. Journal of Christian Nursing

Johanson, L. S. (2015). The Gluten-Free Frenzy: Fad or Fitting? . Med-Surg Nursing

Johanson, L. S. (2013). How do new BSN nurses perceive their nursing education? . Nursing 2013

Johanson, L. S. (2022). Choosing to not offend. Intervarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship [blog post].

Johanson, L. S. Factors influencing the development of social change involvement.. Journal of Excellence in Nursing and Healthcare (JENHP)

Johanson, L. S. (2022). The impact of study abroad on the subsequent career of registered nurses.. Journal of Christian Nursing (online first)

Presentations

Johanson, L. S. (2019). A collaboration for clean water in Guatemala. Sigma Theta Tau Research Congress

Johanson, L. S. (2018). Academic preparation of global health leaders. sigma

Johanson, L. S. (2017). Generation-specific nursing care for Millennial patients. sigma

Johanson, L. S. (2016). Caring for the Vulnerable: An exploration of Guatemalan Healthcare Issues. Gardner-Webb University

Johanson, L. S. (2016). Global health concepts in a nursing curriculum.. Appalachian State University

Johanson, L. S. (2016). Knowledge of HIV/AIDS Among Women in Rural Ugandan Villages. Sigma Theta Tau

Johanson, L. S. (2012). Managing Diabetes Mellitus in Eastern and Central Africa. Church of God in East and Central Africa

Johanson, L. S. (2023). Teaching nurses to become advocates for positive social change . Sigma theta Tau International

Sullivan, D. D., Johanson, L. S., Urso, P. P., Bemker-page, M. A. (2023). Understanding the Concept of Cultural Humility and the relevance to Online Nursing Education Leadership Summit March 28, 2023 webinar format presentation March 2023. Sigma Theta Tau, Omni Cron Chapter