The Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Florida Southern College has recently announced the appointment of Dr. Laly Joseph as the endowed chair in nursing, holding the prestigious title of the Dr. Keith R. Berend ’92 endowed chair. Dr. Joseph, an Indian-American with a wealth of experience, is a board-certified adult nurse practitioner, boasting eight degrees and certifications, and she brings over three decades of expertise in the field of medicine.
Earlier this year, Dr. Joseph was appointed as the dean of the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences, adding to her impressive list of accomplishments. Her career has been marked by significant roles, including serving as interim dean and professor at the Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing in New York City. Notably, she has also worked as a consultant for educational institutions in both Malaysia and India and represented the United Nations.
Dr. Joseph’s journey in healthcare began in 1985 when she graduated with a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Bombay Veterinary College in Mumbai. Initially, she worked as a practicing veterinarian before transitioning to the nursing field. She pursued her studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), where she achieved several academic milestones, including her BSN in 1993, MSN in 2002, APRN certification in 2002, and DNP in 2009.
In addition to her impressive educational background, Dr. Joseph holds the title of an Experienced Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy Scholar with Sigma and is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Network. She is also recognized as a distinguished fellow and practitioner of the Academy of Nursing, National Academies of Practice, and currently serves as the project director of the AACN Health Resource Service Administration (HRSA) Nursing Workforce Diversity Program Grant.
Expressing her thoughts on this appointment, Dr. Joseph conveyed her deep honor in becoming part of the esteemed faculty at Florida Southern College. She views the endowed chair as a remarkable opportunity to contribute to the fields of nursing education and research, expressing her excitement about collaborating with the talented students and faculty at Florida Southern College.
Dr. Joseph extended her gratitude to Dr. Kerr and the entire Board of Trustees at Florida Southern College for this opportunity and eagerly anticipates working alongside the faculty, staff, and students at the institution. Her appointment signifies a significant addition to the nursing and healthcare education landscape at Florida Southern College.
