1985-1986 / University of North Carolina-Asheville, 2 Years undergraduate studies prior to admission to Nursing program at Western Carolina University
1987-1990 / Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2000-2002 / East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, Master of Science in Nursing (December 2002)
Family Nurse Practitioner (December 2002), Clinical Preceptor for students in the Nurse Practitioner programs at both Western Carolina University and East Tennessee State University.
Employment
Current / Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates
Society Memberships
Member of the American Nurses Association (ANA)
Member of the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA)
Member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Past Certificates
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Certification Exam for Critical Care Nurses (CCRN)