Karla Abbott, R.N., D.N.P
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Tribal Affiliation: Cheyenne River Sioux
Residence: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Education Path
D.N.P.
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN
M.S.N.
Master of Science-Nursing, Augustana College Sioux Falls, SD
B.S.N.
Nursing, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI
Special Career Skills
“I am a big proponent of learning the periodic table of elements and memorizing it! It will make all of your health and science courses
easier. Also, do your math homework and especially do the problems in the back of the book even if they are not assigned. Math
takes practice!"
Why I Chose this Career
“My mom worked over 30 years with Indian Health Services as a nurse and I saw the dedication in her eyes and in her heart as she cared for our people. She had many exciting stories about her career and although many times she was tired, I could see that it was a "good tired.”
I Like My Career Because
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I like to see the "light bulb go off' when I am teaching a student about how to interact with a patient to improve their health.
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Secondly, I like to learn about new ways to care for and communicate with behavioral health clients
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I love to bring a patient to a new level of wellness or to an improved state of mind.
"Get the textbook for your class as soon as possible. Read and outline the first three chapters and you will never go wrong. Read or skim the chapter before class. Do not be afraid to ask the teacher later in person or via email about your notes from the previous lecture.”
Words of Wisdom