About
Philosophy of care
I have always found myself drawn to the hurting, the sick or the sad. As a child I would bandage all my pets – and myself. A desire to "help and heal" pointed me to a nursing career at a very early age. (I cannot recall wanting to be anything else.) My parents instilled in me values compatible with a career in nursing, always encouraging me to assist/serve others. My friends and family have always maintained "you were born to be a nurse." Caring for others is not just what I do, it is who I am.
Why I entered medicine
I entered nursing to serve and care for others. After 20 years as a registered nurse (RN), practicing medicine as a nurse practitioner (CRNP) was a natural evolution.
Community involvement
I am on the University of Scranton’s graduate nursing program’s Community Advisory Committee. I also am a preceptor and a guest speaker for the university’s undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
Personal interests
I divide my spare time among furniture refinishing, rescue dogs and cooking.
Education
Undergraduate
Wilkes University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), 1983
Graduate
The University Of Scranton, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), 2001
Training
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