Debbie is a graduate of Purdue Global University, with a Master’s in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She grew up in Northeastern Iowa. Debbie attended the University of Kansas, in Lawrence, Kansas, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. After receiving her bachelor’s degree she moved back to Iowa to be closer to her family.
Prior to starting her journey in attaining her Master’s degree, Debbie worked as an operating room nurse at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics as well as the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. While she enjoyed the excitement and diversity in surgery, she also has a passion for working with the geriatric community. She works with Dr. Dhuna, Dr. Khanna, and team to help bring neurology services to the front door of those in need in the Southeastern Iowa community. In her free time, Debbie enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and her dog.