Debra Palmer

Biography

Clinical background: Family Health Nurse Practitioner with clinical focus in musculoskeletal health of all ages. Pioneered and developed the role of Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner in multiple orthopedic sub-specialties and practice settings including Emergency Room, Outpatient Clinic and hospital at Kaiser Permanente, San Diego. Current PhD research interest in the area of developing APRN Fellowships in Orthopedics. Community clinic experience in developing Diabetes and Childhood Obesity Management programs. 

Research Interest

Clinical oversight of students in;Primary Care of Adults, Women's Health and Pediatric patients and Advanced Health Assessment