Melanie Summerour

Associate Teaching ProfessorAfter graduating from PLU as an RN, I worked in inpatient pediatrics for three years before returning to graduate school at Emory in Atlanta, GA. I have been practicing as a pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care since 1992. I provide healthcare for patients from birth to 21 years, treating a variety of acute and chronic conditions in addition to providing health maintenance. I appreciate the socio-economic and gender diversity of the families I work with, and strive to support children and youth in holistic ways.I have always loved working with the pediatric population, and enjoy the opportunity to be involved with my patients and their loved ones throughout their young lives. Preventive care is important to me, including good nutrition, exercise, immunizations, and emotional support. I became an educator at UW in 2009 to help prepare advanced practice nurses for this rewarding opportunity in their own lives. My goals for teaching are to help students learn to provide the best possible care for their patients, enjoy the children and families they work with, and advocate for the needs of their families.