Elizabeth Francis DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC (She/Her)

Summary

• Integrity-driven, doctorally prepared psychiatric nurse practitioner with a strong clinical background in emergency medicine and behavioral health, providing exceptional care to patients across the lifespan with varying acuity levels. Dynamic history of leadership with a significant record of contributions to quality improvement.
  
  I graduated in May 2019 Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I was elected by my peers to serve as the President of my nursing class for the 2.5 year duration of my undergraduate program at Cox College. I was also selected by my nursing professors to be a student ambassador to represent the college, coordinate with alumni, and help recruit new students. I worked my first 4 years after graduation as an ER nurse full-time and in various inpatient and outpatient mental health settings per diem, caring for patients across the lifespan.
  
  I graduated from Duke University in May 2024 with both my Masters (PMHNP specialty) and Doctorate degrees in nursing. Duke has been ranked the #1 PMHNP program in the nation for 4 consecutive years. I currently work as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at two outpatient, nurse practitioner-owned private psychiatric practices in Kansas. In addition, I am adjunct faculty in Duke's psychiatric mental health graduate nursing program, an APNA board member in the Kansas state chapter, and have published a quality improvement initiative in the Journal of Emergency Nurses.
  
  A personal research interest of mine focuses on understanding how psychoplastogens- such as ketamine- that stimulates the neurotrophic cascade, can be used to treat mood disorders. I’m passionate about integrating psychotherapy into medication management appointments, policy improvement in healthcare, implementing innovative metabolic and nutritional interventions for mental health conditions, genetic and environmental influences that contribute to the development and progression of neuropsychiatric illnesses.

Elizabeth Francis: The New Face of Academics at Duke
NP Student Magazine cover feature, story on pages 12-14

Behind the Pages: Exclusive Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Francis
In today's exclusive Behind the Pages interview, we're spotlighting Dr. Elizabeth Francis, who graced the cover of NP Student® Magazine's August 2024 issue.

Elizabeth Francis | Scholars@Duke Profile
Research profile and professional activities of Elizabeth Francis

Duke Nursing Magazine Feature
Spring/Summer 2024 issue, page 11

Pursuing Excellence: An Alumni's Educational Odyssey
Story on pages 15-16