Laura Nazzaro,
PMHNP-BC
Laura Nazzaro is a Board Certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a total of 11 years experience in the field. She received her bachelor’s degree from Boston University and her graduate degree from University of IL Chicago. She is currently working on a doctorate from University of South Carolina. Her specialties include treating depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other common mental health problems in both children and adults. In addition to clinical duties, she has served as a clinical instructor for dozens of nurse practitioner students pursuing psychiatric studies. She holds memberships with both the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the North Carolina Nurses Association. She enjoys working closely with patients and patient’s family members. She approaches every individual with respect and nonjudgmental way.
Qualifications
Boston University, College of Arts and Sciences; Boston, MA January 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of Illinois – Chicago, College of Nursing, Graduate Entry Program, Chicago, IL
Graduation Date (Registered Nurse): May 2009
Graduation Date (Master of Science in Nursing): December 2011
University of South Carolina - College of Nursing; Columbia, SC
Doctor of Nursing Practice: Anticipated graduation 2022
Certifications
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Registered Nurse
Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) Certified
BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Hospice/Bereavement Counseling Training– Advocate Hospice
insurance accepted







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Postpartum Depression/Related Issues
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