Why did you go into medicine - 

“I first experienced medicine working as a candy striper. I enjoyed helping people and seeing them improve.”

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What do you enjoy most about being a healthcare provider - 

“I enjoy helping people. Sometimes it's a challenge, comparable to working a puzzle. I enjoy putting those pieces together to find the diagnosis and improve someone's health.”

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Favorite thing about working in the community you live in -

“I enjoy being able to acknowledge people on a first name basis, knowing families, and their histories.”

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Hobbies/Things you like to do - 

“I enjoy quilting, sewing, needlepoint, reading, and spending time with my family.”

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Education - 

Graduate - University of Southern Indiana

Undergraduate - BSN - University of Southern Indiana

ADN - Indiana Central University (now University of Indianapolis)

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Board Certification - 

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 

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Professional Societies -

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana

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Honors -

Sigma Theta Tau - International Nursing Honor Society

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Community Roles - 

Immanuel United Church of Christ

Member of Tri Kappa

Posey County EMS Advisory Board - Secretary

Relay for Life