Zurmehly, Joyce, Ph.D., R.N.

About the Author

Joyce Zurmehly, Ph.D., R.N., is a distinguished nurse educator and health policy expert with over two decades of experience in clinical practice, academia, and policy advocacy. Holding a Ph.D. in nursing and advanced certifications, she has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between evidence-based practice (EBP) and effective health policy formulation. As a professor and consultant, Dr. Zurmehly has influenced nursing curricula and healthcare reforms by emphasizing data-driven decision-making to improve patient outcomes and system efficiency. Her seminal work, Evidence-Informed Health Policy: Using EBP to Transform Policy in Nursing and Healthcare, serves as a cornerstone resource for professionals seeking to integrate rigorous research into policy development, empowering nurses to lead transformative changes in the healthcare landscape.