Biography:
Althea Kerr began her nursing career as an LPN in 2006. She acquired an AAS in Nursing at Cochrane School of Nursing in 2007 and received her BSN from Lehman College in 2012. She also completed her MSN in Family Health from SUNY Downstate in 2019 and became board-certified as an FNP in 2021. Ms. Kerr has held various nursing positions and is currently an NP provider at an opioid treatment program for people with substance use disorder. She is pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice at Delta State University, expecting to graduate in December 2025.
Title : Bridging the gap: Role transition of the novice nurse practitioner