Hennepin County Mental Health Center
APRN is a special classification of Certified Clinical Nurse Specialists who perform Psychiatric evaluations, prescribing, and medication management. Licensed APRNs are authorized to prescribe, dispense and administer drugs, controlled substances (Schedule II through V) and therapeutic devices.
The scope of practice includes but is not limited to performing acts of advanced assessment, diagnosing, prescribing, and ordering. The practice includes functioning as a primary care provider, direct care provider, case manager, consultant, educators, and researcher.
Education: M.S. in Public Health and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Univ of Minnesota
B.S. in Nursing College of St. Teresa, Winona, MN