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About Me.

With over 24 years as a registered nurse and 19 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner, I bring a wide range of experience in mental health, emergency medicine, primary care, and occupational health. My approach to care is grounded in connection and compassion, with a strong focus on building trusting relationships, educating patients, and working collaboratively toward meaningful health goals.

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I believe health is deeply influenced by our basic human needs—such as belonging, purpose, freedom, and self-worth. When these needs are not met in healthy ways, both mental and physical health can be affected. My role is to help individuals better understand themselves, address challenges thoughtfully, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

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Juanita C Perkins DNP, FNP-BC, CARN-AP, LCAS

Education

2023

Duke University

Doctorate in Nursing Science

Executive Leadership

Nursing Education

At Duke School of Nursing, I focused on leadership to support underserved individuals with mental health challenges and on teaching Shared Decision-Making (SDM). My capstone project examined integrating SDM into outpatient treatment planning to improve clinician comfort and practice.

2005

Pace University

Masters In Nursing Science

The Pace University Family Nurse Practitioner program prepared me with the skills and training needed to make an impact on families and communities. It was also where I developed a strong commitment to caring for underserved and marginalized populations and earned my ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner certification.

2002

The College Of New Rochelle

Bachelor In Nursing Science

At the College of New Rochelle, I gained the foundational knowledge and clinical skills needed for a career as a Registered Nurse, with training in patient care, health promotion, safety, research, and quality improvement.

Licensure: Dr. Juanita Perkins is licensed in North Carolina and New York State as a Family Nurse Practitioner

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