Margaret Rhoads Scharf, D.N.P., P.M.H.N.C.N.S.-BC, F.N.P.-BC, P.M.H.N.N.P.

Assistant Professor
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
Oregon Health & Science University
School of Nursing Portland Campus
3455 SW US Veterans Road, SN-5N
Portland, Ore. 97239
Phone: 503 494-6448
Fax: 503 494-7783
E-mail: scharfm@ohsu.edu

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I have practiced as an advanced practice nurse (CNS, FNP, PMHNP) for almost 30 years.Special interest in physical health concerns in adults with severe mental illness, mental health promotion in children, depression in women and prescription drug abuse issues.

I am interested in models of health care and how mental health care can be provided to all in a humane and just manner.I enjoy traveling and have visited mental health programs in Scandinavia and Italy looking for the perfect system!

Education

DNP OHSU
Post Master's certificate University of Nebraska Medical Center
MS University of Minnesota
BSN, BA University of North Dakota
BA Duke University

Teaching

Doctor in Nursing Practice Program
PMHNP graduate program

Practice Activities

Practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (pharmacology and therapy) with all ages.

Service activities

School of Nursing, Biobehavioral Integrated Learning Community, Chair