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Celebrating Spartan Nurses during Nurse Practitioners Week

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In honor of National Nurse Practitioner Week, Nov. 10-16, the college is sharing some stories of our NPs, students and their impact on their communities.

These nurse practitioners rise to the call to serve their community and patients every day and showcase the care and compassion people expect when they see a Spartan Nurse in health care systems.  

 

Alex and Lauren: A part of improving pediatric care 

Nurse Practitioner program students Alexandria Rocha and Lauren Esper used their final project for their doctoral program to provide oral care for low-income patients. Learn more about how their impact has shaped the clinic. 

Read more here: https://nursing.msu.edu/a-part-of-something#70961

 

A source of care… and education 

Ashlyn Muntin loves her northern Michigan community and wants to give back. One way in which she does so is through educating patients. Read more about how this NP student found community in northern Michigan and her passion to care for it. 

Read more here: https://nursing.msu.edu/rural-nurse-network/ashlyn-muntin

 

The importance of giving back to your home 

Jeremy Garrett, a family nurse practitioner student studying for his master’s degree, finds great comfort in caring for his community in Le Roy, MI. Situated 130 miles, or a two-hour drive, from the Michigan State University College of Nursing, this small village taught Garrett the importance of giving back to your home

Read more here: https://nursing.msu.edu/rural-nurse-network/jeremy-garrett

 

MSU expert: Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Clinic shortens patient wait time, provides education and training

Ann Sheehan, the assistant dean for faculty practice and an associate professor at the college, expands on the Nurse Practitioner Clinic and its impact to the greater Lansing community. 

Read more here: https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2024/nurse-practitioner-clinic-provides-education-training

Published Nov. 11, 2024