Michelle Correa is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at Arizona State University in 2020. At that time, she investigated and presented her research, which has been published at the Arizona State University repository and Arizona Nurses Association journal and selected for presentation at the Western Institute of Nursing Conference (“E-Cigarette and Subsequent Smoking Use and Relationship to E-Cigarette Quit Attempts Among College Students,” 2020). After working inpatient with patients across the lifespan during the pandemic, she felt that she could provide more help beyond the nursing role. She pursued her education and graduated with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice with a specialization in family practice at the University of Arizona in 2023. At that time, she investigated and presented her research, which has been published at the University of Arizona repository and Arizona Nurses Association journal (“Incorporating Mindful Eating into Diabetes Self-Management Education at an Arizona Primary Care Clinic,” 2023).

Michelle believes in the promotion of health and well-being by integrating clinical practice guidelines with patient preferences. She believes in staying up-to-date with the latest education and research and applies this to her patient care. Michelle is passionate about promoting positive health outcomes and preventing disease incidence and subsequent complications in the short- and long-term for her patients.

A message from Michelle…

Growing up, I knew I wanted to be in the world of healthcare. In fact, my dream job from elementary school to high school was to be a pediatrician. My mom, a registered nurse, convinced me to pursue my nursing degree and see if healthcare was the career path I truly wanted. Through my education, professional experiences as a registered nurse, and personal experiences, I knew that healthcare was the path for me. In the world of nursing, I get to advocate and educate patients. I get to take care of patients from the beginning to the end of their lives. I get to make a difference in their lives, as they make a difference in mine. All these things inspired me to pursue my degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner and continue to influence my professional practice.

I am a “valley girl,” born and raised in Gilbert, Arizona. When I am not working, I love running, swimming, traveling, and (most importantly) spending time with my family, friends, and boyfriend. I am grateful that I get to enjoy a job that I love, while getting time to enjoy the hobbies that I love too!

EDUCATION

• Doctorate of Nursing Practice, University of Arizona – Tucson, AZ (2023), Summa cum laude
• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, Arizona State University – Phoenix, AZ (2020), Summa cum laude
• Barrett, the Honors College, Arizona State University – Phoenix, AZ (2020), Summa cum laude

EMPLOYMENT

• FNP, Canyon Family Medicine – Mesa, AZ (2024-current)
• Ambulatory Neurology Registered Nurse, Mayo Clinic – Scottsdale, AZ (2022-current)
• Inpatient Neurology Registered Nurse, HonorHealth – Scottsdale, AZ (2020-2022)

VOLUNTEER

• Interprofessional Education Special Interest Group Student Leader, Mayo Clinic – Phoenix, AZ (2019-2020)
• Mayo Clinic Health Fair Nursing Student Volunteer, Mayo Clinic – Phoenix, AZ (2020)
• Composite and Fingerprint Mayo Cohort Coordinator, Mayo Clinic – Phoenix, AZ (2020)
• Education and Technology Forum Student Representative, Mayo Clinic – Phoenix, AZ (2020)
• Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Nursing Student Volunteer, Arizona State University – Phoenix, AZ (2020)
• MCASOM IPE Simulation Nursing Student Volunteer, Mayo Clinic – Phoenix, AZ (2019)
• Hope Fest Nursing Student Volunteer, Arizona State University – Phoenix, AZ (2019)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• Arizona State Board of Nursing