Susan Hanna DNP, MSN-Ed, APRN, PMHNP-BC, HN-BC, NBC-HWC, CNE
About:
Dr. Hanna has been working as a nurse for over 25 years and currently teaches part-time at Sonoran University, Chamberlain University and Monterey Peninsula College. She came to nursing with a strong background and education in the social services field.
She is nationally certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), is a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) and nationally certified in Holistic Nursing and Health and Wellness Coaching. She is dedicated to promoting a culture of inquiry, a commitment to excellence, and a caring heart in nursing. Originally from Montreal, she lived in a 100-year old log cabin in Carmel Valley, California for 20 years before moving to Scottsdale Arizona where she now lives with her husband, son, and rescue doggie Costa. She enjoys swimming and spending time with family. She also really enjoys good British mysteries on PBS along with a strong pot of black tea and milk!
Education:
- Post-doctoral Scholar Program in Unitary Caring Science, 2025
- Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP), Frontier Nursing University, 2019
- Integrative Nurse Faculty Fellowship at University of Arizona, 2019
- Integrative Nurse Coach Certificate, 2014
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator, Saint Louis University, 2012
- Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology from Santa Barbara Graduate Institute, 2005
- Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS), Nursing, Santa Fe Community College, 1998
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), McGill University, 1989
Classes Teaching:
CMHC 5330 – Interprofessional Collaboration
Professional Associations:
- Watson Caring Science Institute
- American Holistic Nurses Association