Marlene S. Zoltzman, MSN, OCN, FNP-C, Family Nurse Practitioner

Get to know Family Nurse Practitioner Marlene S. Zoltzman, who serves patients in Pasadena, California.

Marlene is a family nurse practitioner who is currently serving patients at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California. Huntington Hospital is a 619-bed not-for-profit independent hospital whose mission is to provide the highest quality care for every person in the community.

Marlene is also a teacher and a member of the adjunct faculty at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California, as well as at Western Governors University in Santa Ana, California.

Marlene is an oncology certified nurse (OCN). OCN certification programs are rigorous and meet nationally recognized standards that are reliable and legally defensible measurements of oncology nursing knowledge.

Marlene specializes in oncology, infusion therapy, outpatient care.  Marlene earned her Associated degree in Nursing and from West Coast University – Center for Graduate Studies in 2004.  She then went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Phoenix, followed by her Master of Science in Nursing degree and Family Nurse Practitioner certification from West Coast University in 2018.

Marlene is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). The AANP is an American organization formed in 2013 by a merger between the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American College of Nurse Practitioners to provide nurse practitioners with a unified way to network and advocate their issues. The ONS is a professional association of more than 39,000 members committed to promoting excellence in oncology nursing and the transformation of cancer care.

A family nurse practitioner, like Marlene, is an advanced practice registered nurse who works autonomously or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver family-focused care. Given the rather broad nature of the “family” patient population focus, FNPs offer a wide range of healthcare services that revolve around the family unit; from health promotion and disease prevention to direct care and counseling across the lifespan.

Marlene attributes her success to her late father. He was a physician who always told her not to set limits for herself and to be more educated. Today, Marlene is focused and passionate about her career. She initially wanted to be an artist or a veterinarian; however, now she absolutely loves being a family nurse practitioner. In addition to English, Marlene speaks Spanish.

Learn More about Marlene S. Zoltzman:

Through her online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/network/index.php?do=/4143810/info/

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