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Lynda Creighton-Wong is a Clinical Professor and the Director of the UC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. With a Master of Science in Nursing and dual certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), she has extensive experience in mental health care. Since starting her practice in 1999, Creighton-Wong has been dedicated to improving access to evidence-based, compassionate mental health care while preparing future nurses. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes experiential learning, using real-life scenarios to enhance student engagement and skills. At UC Davis, she has taught various nursing courses and developed innovative curricula, including the “flipped classroom” model to improve nursing education. Previously, she served as faculty at UCSF School of Nursing, providing instruction in the psychiatric mental health nursing course. Additionally, her practical experience includes working in acute psychiatric facilities and community mental health settings. Lynda is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Samuel Merritt University, concentrating on the self-care and burnout behaviors of nurses in acute care environments.
Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis • Davis, CA
Director of the UC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program and educator for the Master’s Entry Program in Nursing, focusing on psychosocial wellness and innovative experiential learning.
Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.