Sara J Edmund
Specialty Coordinator, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Associate Clinical Professor
Member of the Graduate Faculty
Dr. Edmund began her nursing career with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Dakota. After years of nursing practice, she honed her leadership skills by educating adult learners in a corporate capacity nationwide. Following the completion of her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a focus on family practice, she was mentored in neurology and also owned and operated a primary care practice. This experience allowed her to care for diverse patient populations and precept future nurse practitioners. Recognizing the shortage of psychiatric nurse practitioners, she pursued additional education to become a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Dr. Edmund’s research interests include emergency care for mentally ill patients and metabolic myopathies, having published articles about genetic disorders. She currently provides crisis psychiatric care to patients in underserved areas of Phoenix, AZ. In 2016, Dr. Edmund joined the University of Arizona as a Clinical Assistant Professor, where she works with a team of experts to train future psychiatric clinicians. She has received multiple accolades, including the Suzanne Van Ort Award, the Daisy Award, and the Excellence in Teaching Award. She now holds the title of Associate Clinical Professor and currently serves as the PMHNP Specialty Coordinator.
With a background as both a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Dr. Edmund is committed to integrative care, particularly in underserved communities. She secured two significant HRSA grants to expand healthcare training in these areas, with the project continuing through 2029.
Degrees
- Post Masters Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health, University of Arizona, 2016
- Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Arizona, 2012
- DNP Nursing, University of Arizona College of Nursing, 2012
- B.S.N. Nursing, University of North Dakota, 1995