Josef Hodgkins, MTS, BSN, RN, PhD Student 

Josef Hodgkins is a nurse researcher, chaplain, and doctoral student in Nursing Science at Florida State University, where his research explores the intersections of anxiety, stress, sleep, and quality of life in individuals with cardiovascular disease. His dissertation applies structural equation modeling to examine the mediating and moderating roles of coping and social support, drawing on both empirical rigor and a holistic view of health.

Josef holds a Master of Theological Studies and is a registered nurse with experience in clinical research at institutions including Johns Hopkins and the University of South Florida. He integrates his background in spiritual care, nursing, and quantitative science to address complex biopsychosocial-spiritual questions in healthcare.

With interests spanning digital health, pastoral counseling, and global academic leadership, Josef is committed to advancing interdisciplinary research and evidence-based, compassion-driven care. His long-term goal is to serve in a research-intensive faculty role.

Josef offers evidence-based and spiritually grounded pastoral counseling sessions.

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