NkemONkwontaNP(She/Her)

Founder/CEO/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Nkem "Nk" Nkwonta is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Duke University. She also has a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from College of Medicine, University of Nigeria. She did work as a medical practitioner for a couple of years in Nigeria before relocating to the United States. Being a naturally inquisitive individual, she enrolled in a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration degree at California State University, Bakersfield so that she can better understand healthcare systems, strategic management of healthcare issues, and quality initiatives in patient care.
Licensed in North Carolina, Arizona, and Washington state, Nk has worked in various roles in healthcare for over 20 years and is deeply passionate about mental health, wellbeing and wellness. She is experienced in providing care to patients across the lifespan who struggle with psychiatric disorders. This provider is American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certified and is licensed to address the needs of individuals struggling with mental health disorders in Arizona, North Carolina, and Washington states.