Professional Bio

Degrees

Ph.D., University of Washington

Master of Science in Nursing, California State University, Fresno

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, California State University, Fresno

Professional Memberships

  • Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP) United
  • Sigma Theta Tau International (Nursing Honor Society)
  • Emergency Nurses Association

Clinical Expertise & Certifications

  • Family Nurse Practitioner ANCC Emergency Nursing

Research & Scholarship

Research Interests

Improving access to health care by optimal utilization of Nurse Practioners

Presentations

Two lectures per year (2003-2010) at Rapid Response Conference, Seattle, Washington.

Publications

Abbott PD; Schepp KG; Zierler BK; Ward D; Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 2010 Oct-Dec; 32 (4): 338-45.

Abbott, P. Crisis in Emergency Departments: The Nurse Practitioner Role. WebNPonline, February 2010.

Awards & Recognition

UW Educational Outreach Teaching Excellence Award, 2002