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Heather Harris, DNP, APRN, NP-C

Heather Harris

Department Head

Phone706-867-2082

Office locationHealth and Natural Sciences, 456,

Overview

Dr. Heather Harris is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with an interest in family practice and underserved populations. She has over 25 years of nursing experience. In addition to her faculty role, she practices as a nurse practitioner at Peach Clinic in Cumming, Georgia, caring for culturally diverse patients in a primary care setting. Dr. Harris also enjoys medical missions and coordinates a study abroad trip to the Dominican Republic. Her research interests include diabetes education, child sexual abuse, perinatal bereavement, school nursing, and underserved populations.

Professional Organizations

  • United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • Sigma Tau Psi

Education

  • DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Georgia College & State University
  • M.S., Nursing, University of North Georgia
  • BSN, Nursing, Montana State University

Research/Special Interests

  • Underserved populations

Curriculum Vitae