Licensures: State of Hawaii-APRN-Rx, 935 Exp 06/30/2025 with Prescriptive Authority State of Hawaii-RN-22294 Exp 06/30/2025
Certifications:
ANCC-PMHCNS-BC since 1987 AASECT-Certified Diplomate in Sex Therapy since 1978 ATSA- Clinical Member since 1992- Present
EDUCATION:
Institution and LocationDegreeDates Major
UMass Global (Previously Brandman University) Marybelle and S. Paul Musco School of Nursing and Health Professions DNP 2012-2013 PMH Irvine CA
Watson Caring Science Institute, Boulder CO Post-Doctoral Scholar University of Hawaii School of Nursing MSN 1982-1984 CNS at Manoa, HI
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL MA 1975-1977 Psychology
Roosevelt University, Chicago. IL BS 1970-1974 Psychology
Alexian Brothers Hospital School of Nursing Diploma 1964-1967 Nursing Chicago, IL
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT: Rank or TitleDates UMass Global, Irvine CA Adjunct Professor 2019-2024 Marybelle and S. Paul Musco School of Nursing and Health Professions, Irvine CA.
Kapiolani Community College of Nursing University of Hawaii, Associate Degree-Nursing Instructor of Nursing 1984-1986
Agustana Hospital School of Nursing, Chicago Ill Instructor of Nursing 1970-1982
OTHER EMPLOYMENT: Institution or FirmRank or TitleDates
Joseph Giovannoni Inc. President/Sr. Therapist. 1986-Present Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
HONORS, AWARDS AND HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS: DateAward or Honor
June 20, 2023 - Watson Caring Science Institute: The Visionary Caring Science Leadership Award
October 11, 2019 - American Psychiatric Nurses Association; Award for Innovation, Individual November 18, 2016 - Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses: Leadership Award
June 11, 2016 - University of Hawaii, School of Nursing. 60 Years Gala Anniversary. Outstanding Alumni Award
July 2015 -Watson Caring Science Institute. The Light of Human Caring You Radiate into Our World from Your Scholarship in Caring Science
August 2013 – UMass Global (Previously Brandman University) Marybelle and S. Paul Musco School of Nursing and Health Professions - DNP Clinical Scholarly Project - Innovation Award.
1991 - The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Award, England
1987- Sigma Theta Tau’s International Honor Society, Hono-Pono Achievement Award for Innovative and Independent Nursing Practice
PUBLICATIONS:
Giovannoni, J. (2025) Sexual Dysfunction/Paraphiliac Disorder in Rhoads J. Clinical Consult to Psychiatric Mental Health. 3rd Edition. Springer Publishing Co. p157-178
Giovannoni J. (2023) Integrating Human Caring in Psychiatric Nursing. The Japanese Journal of Psychiatric Nursing. Vol. 50 (7) p 20-23
Giovannoni, J. (2022) Embodying Unitary Caring Science: Perspective in Managing Cancer. International Journal for Human Caring 26(3):159-167
Giovannoni, J. (2019) “Holding Sacred Space” in A Handbook for Caring Science: Expanding the Paradigm. William R., Horton-Deutsch et al. Springer Publishing Co. Pending Publication, NY
Turkel, M., Giovannoni, J., Watson J. (2019) “Unitary Caring Science Inquiry” in William R. Horton-Deutsch et al. A Handbook for Caring Science: Expanding the Paradigm. Springer Publishing Co. NY
Giovannoni, J. (2018) “Transitioning from Compassion Fatigue to Compassion Renewal: A Perspective on Addressing Sexual Violence” in Sharing Compassion: A Fortuitous Journey of Illumination. Mary Prendergast &. Michael Brophy. Rainsford Press, Dublin IE, Publishers
Biley, A., Giovannoni, J. (2018) Pondering Forgiveness in a Unitary Caring Science Paradigm. A Reflection. International Journal for Human Caring. 22(3): 140-146.
Giovannoni, J. (2018) Holding Sacred Space for Infinite Love: The Journal of Art and Aesthetic in Nursing and Health Sciences.
Giovannoni, J. (2018) “Holding Sacred Space for Loving-Kindness and Equanimity for Self/Others.” In A Handbook for Caring Science: Expanding the Paradigm. Rosa, W., Horton-Deutsch, S., Watson, J.. Springer Publishing Co. In Press.
Giovannoni, J. (2018) “Sustaining Loving-Kindness for self and Others.” In Caritas Coach Book, Anderson, J., Horton-Deutsch, S. Sigma Theta Tau International Turkel, M., Watson, J., Giovannoni, J. (2018). “Caring Science or Science of Caring” Nursing Science Quarterly. Vol. 31(1) 66–71
Giovannoni, J. (2017) Perspective: Compassion for others begins with loving-kindness toward self. Journal of Nursing Research. Sage Publication 22(1-2) 173-177
Giovannoni, J. (2016). “The Role of Human Caring and Compassion in Sex Offender Treatment. ATSA Forum Vol. XXVII. (4). Fall 2016 http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/atsa/issues/2016-09-14/6.htmlGiovannoni, J. (2016).
Giovannoni, J. (2016). “Caritas for Society’s Safe-Keepers: Upholding Human Dignity and Caring.” In Global Advances in Human Caring. Lee, S., Palmieri, P., Watson, J. Springer Publishing, New York, NY
Giovannoni J. (2016). "Egoless and Interconnected." In Nurses as Leaders: Evolutionary Visions of Leaders, Rosa, B. Editor, Springer Publishing, New York, NY
Giovannoni J, McCoy, K., Mays, M., & Watson, J., (2015). Probation officers reduce their stress by cultivating the practice of loving-kindness with self and others. International Journal of Caring Sciences. Vol. 8 (2), 325-343.
Giovannoni, J., (1997). Increasing Efficacy and Eliminating Burnout in Sex Offender Treatment: Impact: Working with Sexual Abusers. The Safer Society Foundation Inc., Brandon, VT.
Giovannoni, J, (1995). Reprint 2015). A Parent’s Guide to Masturbation: Promoting sexual Health and Sex Abuse Prevention. Self-Publication
Giovannoni, J. (1989), Sexual Aggression, Man’s Struggle with Power. In E. Viano (Ed.). Crime and its victims: International research and public policy. Proceeding of the Fourth International Institute on Victimology, NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Il Ciocco, Tuscany, Italy. (57-70). Hemisphere Publishing, NY.
Giovannoni, J. (1980) “Sex at Any Age: To Your Good Health.” Review Press, Chicago, IL
PRESENTATIONS:
Professional Activities – International Workshops:
April 11, 2024 “Evidence-Based Compassionate Approach to Holding Sex Abusers Responsible and Accountable” Temple University Department of Psychology, Tokyo Campus, Japan
October 27, 2023 “Assessing Sexually Impulsive Behavior in Patients with Mental Health Disorders: Utilizing the Risk Needs and Responsivity Model” Arimakougen Hospital, Kobe,Hyogo, Japan
October 20, 2023 “Holding Sex Abusers Accountable and Responsible: Evidence-Based Compassionate Treatment” Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science. Tokyo, Japan
June 22-23 Florence Italy. Italian and International Nurses and Health Science Professionals United in Human Caring. Keynote and Scientific Responsible.
June 14, 2023 San Luca Hospital, Lucca Italy. Servizio Sanitario della Toscana.”Passaggio Dalla Stanchezza dei Professionisti Sanitari alla Rinascita Attraverso La Self-Compassion.” Keynote. Lucca Italy.
September 24, 2022: “The Spiritual Imperative in Nursing: Advancing Competency Perspectives” with Jacqueline Whelan, Trinity College, Ireland. . Sponsored by the Hawaii Association of Professional Nursing, Caring Science Consortium. Online virtual presentation.
July 23, 2022: “Sustaining the Humanization of Nursing Present and Future” with Dr. Sylvain Brosseau, Professor, University of Quebec, Canada. Sponsored by the Hawaii Association of Professional Nursing, Caring Science Consortium. Online virtual presentation.
April 2022 University of Florence, 2022, The efficacy of Unitary Caring Science as an interdisciplinary guide to health care. Faculty and nursing students. ½ day Keynote
May 8, 2021: “An Educator’s Guide to Humanizing Nursing Education” with Dr. Chantal Cara full professor at the Université de Montréal in Quebec. Sponsored by the Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses-Caring Science Consortium. Online virtual presentation.
March 20, 2021: Caring Science: A Guide to Care for Self and Others During COVID 19. Sponsored by the Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses-Caring Science Consortium. Online virtual presentation.
April 7, 2018: A Renaissance of Human Caring in Health Sciences. Florence, Italy
November 21, 2017: International Global Human Caring Congress -Latin America. Santiago, Chile. “Philosophy/Theory/Praxis: Jean Watson’s Caritas Processes™ Efficacy in Lowering Stress and Preventing Burn-out.”
September 20, 2017: “Caring Science: Theory and Micro-Practices.” Tokyo Women College - Visiting healthcare science professionals. Honolulu, Hawaii.
April 12, 2017: Universita’ Del’Insumbria, Varese, Italy. L’Approccio Dello Human Caring Per Intervenire In Situazioni Difficili.
April 11, 2017: Suggerimenti per orientare la formazione degli infermieri secondo la Caring Science e lo Human Caring di Jean Watson. A cura del Corso di laurea in Infermieristica, Scuola di medicina, Università degli Studi dell’Insubria.
November 9, 2015: Self-Care: An Informed Based Approach. Tokyo Women College. Japan
September 7-8, 2015: Torino, Italy: “A3 A.S.L TO3. Azienda Sanitaria Locale di Collegno e Pinerolo.. Sviluppare Il Self-Care Attarverso La Scienza Del Caring: Un Approccio Integrativo, Evidence-Based” (Caring Science: Evidence-Based Integrated Approach.
June 8, 2015: Torino, Italy: “A3 A.S.L TO3. Azienda Sanitaria Locale di Collegno e Pinerolo. Intensive Workshop. Sviluppare Il Self-Care Attarverso La Scienza Del Caring: Un Approccio Integrativo, Evidence-Based” - Caring Science: Evidence-Based Integrated Approach.
June 7-8, 2014: Torino, Italy: Watson Caring Science Institute: Uniting European Nurses and Health Care Colleagues in Human Caring. Keynote, “Le esperienze nel mondo sullo sviluppo dello Human Caring: il punto della situazione.”
Professional National Activities – Keynote:
November 11, 2022 “La Gentilezza in un Contesto Clinico Sfidante” Sponsored By GYF Salute Positiva. 1hr. Podium. Moderator Sergio Ardis MD, University of Pisa
May 31, 2018: Developing Self-Care Through Caring Science an Integrative Evidence-Informed Approach: Transforming Compassion Fatigue to Compassion Renewal. International Association for Human Caring, Annual Conference. Minneapolis MN.
May 18, 2018: Transitioning from Compassion Fatigue to Compassion Renewal. Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses Annual Conference. Hilo HI
November 30, 2017: Hawaii Department of Health’s Rape Prevention & Education. Sexual Violence Prevention Training. “Understanding the Risk Factors that Contribute to Sexual Violence.” Honolulu, HI
Professional National Activities – Podium:
October 26-27, 2017: 23rd International Caritas Consortium. “Holding Sacred Space for Loving-Kindness and Equanimity for Self/Others.” Stanford Health CA.
June 8, 2016: International Association for Human Caring, Boston MA. “Caritas Consciousness for Global Peace”
April -2016: International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses Annual Conference. Minneapolis MN. “Integrating Caring Science in Psychiatric Mental Health /Forensic Nursing”
October 22, 2015: “From Ego Consciousness to Caritas Consciousness.” International Caritas Consortium. University of Colorado Watson Caring Science Center. Gunderson Health Care System (ICC). Onalaska, WI.
April 25, 2015: University of Hawaii School of Nursing: “Integrating Caring Science in the Treatment of Addiction.” Honolulu, HI
March 2015: Seattle, WA: International Society of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing’s (ISPN) 17th Annual Conference. “Building Connections with the Practice of Caring Science: Transcending Boundaries-Uniting in Human Caring.”
March 26, 2014: Greenville, SC: ISPN’s 16th Annual Conference. ** “Caring Science: Self-Care Development for Society’s Safe-Keepers: An Integrative, Evidence-Based Approach.” October 20, 2011: Anaheim, CA: 25th Annual APNA Conference.: “Forgiveness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy”
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:
University of Arizona, Arizona, 2024: Accountability Through Compassionate Care in Treatment for Sex Offenders: A Program Evaluation. Mentor and support to Sara Marie Kuartei DNP Scholarly Project. Collage of Nursing
Brandman University, California, 2013: Evidence-based scholarly project for partial fulfillment of doctoral degree in nursing practice: “Probation Officers Reduce their Stress by Cultivating the Practice of Loving-Kindness with Self and Others.” A qualitative and quantitative study.
Roosevelt University, Chicago, Il 1977: Evaluation of a Training Program in Human Sexuality. A Thesis Submitted to The Faculty of The College of Arts and Sciences. A quantitative study.
FACULTY PRACTICE ACHIEVEMENTS: Watson Caring Science Institute Boulder, Co. Associate Faculty 2017-Present
ADMINISTRATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS: Developed a Private Company-S Corporation-Joseph Giovannoni Inc Treat Sex Abusers and Victim of Sexual Abuse 1995-present: Contracted by the Judiciary State of Hawaii
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses 2022 – Board of Directors Association of Professional Nurses 2021-Chair of WCSI Caring Science Regional Consortium Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses 2015-2017-Treasurer Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses 2017-2020- Board of Directors Watson Caring Science Institute-Assisted and supported Dr. Jean Watson “Uniting Middle Easter Nurses in Human Caring” 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018, Aqaba Jordan
Consultations:
Caring in Progress Association, Torino Italy 2015-Present
Consultant to Sex Abuse Treatment Center, Honolulu Hi. 1989-1995
2017-Present Consultant to Love Counseling and Consulting, Maui, Hawaii: Alexandra Love, LMFT, CSAC, CSOTP.
2018-Present The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust: Collaboration and training of a Churchill Fellow in addressing sexual assault in United Kingdome. 1987-1988
COMMUNITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: (specify organization, service role/contribution, dates)
Hawaii Sex Offender Management Team: Developing Hi. State Policies for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 2001-Present
Kean University, Precepting psychology graduate students, October 2020 – present
University of Arizona, Precepting DNP students, 2017 - present
Watson Caring Science Institute, Boulder Colorado Mentoring two Italian Nurse during their Caritas Coach Training. A program approved by the ANA, 2016-2017
November 29, 2017: The 7th Department of Health’s Rape Prevention & Education. Sexual Violence Prevention Training Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii,
November 30, 2017. Hawaii, statewide Community Action Team Leaders. How best to prevent perpetration of child sexual abuse?
Saint Louis High School, Honolulu, Hawaii. Building Connections with the Practice of Caring Science: Transcending Boundaries – Uniting in Human Caring. School Faculty Retreat.
November 1, 2017 Honolulu, Hawaii: Community Mental Health Clinics (CMHC): “Building Connections with the Practice of Caring Science: Transcending Boundaries-Uniting in Human Caring.”
September 2014 State of Hawaii Judiciary: “Caring Science: Self-Care Development for Society’s Safe-Keepers: An Integrative, Evidence-Based Approach.” November 2013
Assisted in Developing and Implementing an outreach Crisis Response Team – Honolulu, HI 1982 –1989
TEACHING ACTIVITIES:
Curriculum Development Activities
Developed a Curriculum and teaching “Medical Factors Related to Sexuality and Sexual Functioning” Augustana Hospital School of Nursing 1970-1982
UMass Global - Update Theory -NURU 600
Courses Taught
UMass Global: NURU 600- Nursing Theory 2021-Present UMass Global : DNPU 643 Practicum-Psychotherapy-Treatment 2021-Present Brandman University: DNPU 645 Practicum-Cmplx-Chrnic-Fam-Psy Brandman University: DNPU 708 App-Evid-Based-Think Brandman University: DNPU 710 Sem-Evid-Think-Doctoral Scholarly chairperson University of Colorado: Caritas Coach Training
Workshops/CE Taught
March 9 -10 2017: New York State Department of Corrections and Community Service: Human Caring Literacy Training Program. Fishkill New York. Health Science Professionals. 8 CEU
July 31, 2015: Sovereign Health Group, Honolulu Hawaii. Self-Care for Reducing Professional Health Care Providers. 6 CE Credits by National Association for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors. California Board of Behavioral Sciences, California Board of Register Nurses.
February 2015: Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses (HAPN) - Chaminade University School of Nursing. “Developing Self-Care through Caring Science: An Integrative Evidence-Based Approach.” Approved by American Association of Nurse Practitioners. 6 CEU
October 2014: Indianapolis, Indiana: American Association of Psychiatric Nurses (APNA) Annual Conference. “Building Connections with the Practice of Caring Science: Transcending Boundaries-Uniting in Human Caring.” 3CEU
October 9, 2013: San Antonio, Texas: APNA 27th Annual Conference. “Developing Self-Care through Caring Science: An Integrative, Evidence-based Approach. 3CEU
April 16-20, 2013: San Antonio, Texas: International Society of Psychiatric Nurses’ 15th Annual Conference: “Caring Science Self-Care Development for Society’s Safe-Keepers: An Integrative Evidence-Based Approach.” 3CEU
March 3-4, 2013: HAPN- Hawaii Association for Professional Nurses. Hawaii Annual Conference: “The Efficacy of Neurofeedback in Treating Difficult Offenders.” 2 CEU
March 13, 2011: Honolulu, Hawaii, Institute for Family Enrichment (TIFFE). One-day. “Forgiveness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.” 4 CEU
October 22, 2010: Phoenix, Arizona: Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abuser’s (ATSA) 29th Annual Conference, “The Efficacy of Neurofeedback.” 1.5 CEU October 18, 2010: Hawaii Gerontological Society, “Sex Does Not Stop at 65.” 1 CEU
Research interests:
Evidence-Based Mindful Practices to address clinical mental health issues.