Shaunna Parker, MSN’11, WHNP-BC, has been appointed director of the Women’s Health/Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner Specialty program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Parker, a certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, focuses on delivering healthcare services and education to adolescent and young adult populations, particularly in underserved communities.
Daily Nurse proudly recognizes Shaunna Parker as the Nurse of the Week for her dedication to preparing future nurse leaders to meet the ever-changing women’s and gender-related healthcare needs. She has actively participated in various professional committees and boards, including VUSN’s Simulation Workgroup and Implementation Team, MSN SAAA Committee, and Clinical Placement Advisory Group.
Senior Associate Dean for Academics Mavis Schorn, PhD, FACNM, FNAP, FAAN, praises Dr. Parker for her exceptional communication skills and commitment to providing high-quality education and innovative curriculum planning for the Women’s Health/Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner program. She says students appreciate Parker’s inclusive teaching approach and focus on delivering comprehensive clinical care.
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