Samantha Naughten MSN, FNP-C

Dedicated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with progressive career history as a registered nurse (RN) in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

• NG 740: Clinical Practicum I (112 hours)

This course provided a concentrated, primary care experience integrating knowledge and skills in all previous courses.

• NG 746: Clinical Practicum of the Adult (168 hours)

This course provided a concentrated, adult primary care practice experience integrating knowledge and skills acquired in all previous and current courses. Care was provided to adults in a family practice setting, where emphasis was placed on refining skills necessary to function as a family nurse practitioner.

• NG 749: Clinical Practicum of Women (56 hours) and Children (56 hours)

This practicum provided a broad experience that allowed application and integration of knowledge and skills acquired in prerequisite and co-requisite courses for the healthcare of women, infants, children, and adolescents. The theoretical knowledge from the classroom was applied to caring for women and children in the clinical settings. 

• NG 782: Clinical Practicum as a Family Nurse Practitioner (224 hours)

Skills necessary to function as a Family Nurse Practitioner were refined by providing care to clients of all ages in a clinical practice setting. This clinical rotation incorporated knowledge gained from advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, nursing theory as well as concepts of cultural diversity, clinical reasoning, and communication