Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Education and Background
Two plus years as a psychiatric NP; more than thirty-five years as an RN; extensive experience in outpatient and inpatient psychiatry and behavioral health management. BSN from Duke University, Masters in Psychiatric Nursing (MN) from UCLA, NP certification from Cal State Long Beach, and national board certification from American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Specialization
- Medication evaluation
- Complete psychiatric evaluation
- Prescribing medications
- Medication management and education
- Individual psychotherapy
- Substance abuse
- Co-occurring medical illness
- Parenting issues
