I have been in the nursing profession since 2006. I am an experienced Nurse Educator teaching six years at the collegiate level with a current certification in healthcare simulation. I am approaching two years of experience working with the bariatric population within the triad area in my role as Bariatric Nurse Coordinator. I am looking forward to advancing my role as a doctorally prepared provider Adult-Gero PC Nurse Practitioner, graduation scheduled May 2024.