Quinnipiac University
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Hamden, CT
2024 - Present
Joey Fetta
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Dr. Fetta serves as an assistant professor, tenure track at the Quinnipiac School of Nursing. His scholarship focuses on the rehabilitation of sport and recreation-related concussions in secondary school students. His research is dedicated to understanding the unique challenges associated with concussions in adolescent athletes, including the development of evidence-based rehabilitation protocols and interventions tailored to this population. His work aims to enhance recovery outcomes and promote safer sports practices through innovative research and practical applications. Dr. Fetta's contributions are poised to make a significant impact on the way concussions are managed in secondary school sports, and he is dedicated to improving both the immediate and long-term health outcomes for young athletes.
Dr. Fetta received his BSN and MSN from the University of Connecticut. He also holds a PhD in Nursing from UConn, where his research centered on optimizing recovery strategies for young athletes who have sustained concussions and completed a post-doctoral fellowship through the University of Florida. Dr. Fetta brings his expertise and enthusiasm to both teaching and research. He is dedicated to mentoring students and fostering a collaborative research environment that encourages critical thinking, innovation and evidence-based practice. Dr. Fetta's contributions to the field are grounded in his comprehensive background and dedication.
Dr. Fetta received his BSN and MSN from the University of Connecticut. He also holds a PhD in Nursing from UConn, where his research centered on optimizing recovery strategies for young athletes who have sustained concussions and completed a post-doctoral fellowship through the University of Florida. Dr. Fetta brings his expertise and enthusiasm to both teaching and research. He is dedicated to mentoring students and fostering a collaborative research environment that encourages critical thinking, innovation and evidence-based practice. Dr. Fetta's contributions to the field are grounded in his comprehensive background and dedication.
Education
- BS, University of Connecticut
- MS, University of Connecticut
- PHD, University of Connecticut
Areas of Expertise
- Neuro Nursing
- Research
Organization
- Nursing
Mail Drop
- NH-HSC
Experience
University of Florida
Postdoctoral Associate
Gainesville, Florida
2023 - 2024
University of Connecticut
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Storrs, CT
2023 - 2024
Premise Health
Occupational Health Nurse
East Hartford, CT
2021 - Present
Hartford Hospital
Clinical Nurse Leader
Hartford, CT
2018 - 2022
Selected Publications
Peer Reviewed Journal Article
Defining Return-to-Learn Through an Evidence-Based Systematic Review
Bevilacqua, Z., Fetta, J.,Vierno, E., Cook, L., Simone, K.
(2026)
Peer Reviewed Presentations
From Concept to Care: Empowering Student Nurses to Solve Wicked Problems with AI
Fetta, J. Boyd, C.A., Scott, L., Vallespir-Ellet, G.
Beatrice Hofstadter-White Nursing Practice, Innovation, Education and Research (P.I.E.R.) Conference, Fairfield, CT, Sacred Heart University (2025)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Enhancing Engagement and Learning in Large Nursing Classrooms Through Randomized Group Assignments and Selections
Ruggiri, J., Fetta, J.
Nuts and Bolts, Minneapolis, Minnesota, NurseTim (2025)