Alphonsa Okibedi-Ahanotu, R.N., M.N., P.M.H.N.P.-B.C

 

 

DNP student, OHSU School of Nursing
2010-present
Lives in: Marietta, GA
Advisor: Gail Houck Ph.D., R.N., P.M.H.N.P.

 

 

 

Focus Areas:

Behavioral Health, Psych/Mental Health Lifespan

Research Interests:  

Disparities in mental health among African Americans, Tobacco Dependence and high mortality rates.

Funding Sources:

United States Veterans Administration

Professional Organizations:

American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Oregon Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau

Conference Participation as an OHSU-SON student:

Atlanta Veterans Administration, Advanced Nurse/Registered Nurse Conference, 2011 
Atlanta Veterans Administration, Palliative Medicine & Hospice Care Conference, 2011 
Atlanta Veterans Administration, Dementia Conference, 2010

Personal Interests:

When I am not on a working or writing a paper, I love spending time with my family. We enjoy making freshly baked cookies and brownies, watching movies, working on gardening projects, traveling and hiking.