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Melissa Turkal, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Wexford, PA

MelissaReneeTurkalNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner • Wexford, PA

Doctor of Nursing Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Overview of Melissa Renee Turkal

Dr. Melissa Turkal is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 27 years experience in the nursing profession. She earned her BSN at Carlow University, and her MSN and Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from Robert Morris University. She has twice been inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing.

Dr. Turkal welcomes patients ages of 18+ and has particular expertise in treating women and LGBTQIA individuals diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and personality disorders.

Education & Training

  • Robert Morris University
    Robert Morris UniversityDoctorate, 2014 - 2017
  • Carlow University
    Carlow UniversityMasters, 2012 - 2014
  • Carlow University
    Carlow UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing, Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society for Nursing, 1994 - 1997

Professional Memberships

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • The effect of a mindfulness based stress reduction intervention on the perceived stress and burnout of RN students completing a doctor of nursing practice degree  
    Melissa Turkal, Luann G. Richardson, Thomas Cline, Mary Elizabeth Guimond, Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 5/1/2018

External Links

  • LifeStance Healthhttps://lifestance.com/provider/dr-melissa-turkal-dnp-pmhnp-bc-crnp/