Guest
Umeika Stephens, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Wayne State University College of Nursing

Dr. Umeika Stephens is a dual-certified family and psychiatric nurse practitioner. She shares her experience and passion for holistic patient centered mental health during this interview. In addition to hearing about the potential role of psychiatric nurse practitioners, listeners can gain insight into strategies for self-care and balance when the service you provide to patients and families can become especially heavy. In addition to her professional experience as a practitioner, Dr. Stephens is the program coordinator for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program at Wayne State University. She offers guidance for nurses who may be interested in joining this critical field of professionals. It is evident in this interview why Dr. Stephens is so effective in her role and trusted by the patients she cares for.

Community Health Nurse

NightintalesBy Wayne State University College of NursingJun 21, 2021