Megan M. Okafor, CRNP, a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with Geisinger Holy Spirit Primary Care
Get to know Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Megan M. Okafor, who serves patients in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
With a unique focus on family medicine, Megan is a certified registered nurse practitioner who tends to patients of all ages at Geisinger Holy Spirit Primary Care in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
“As a member of the Geisinger family, Geisinger Holy Spirit continues to be sponsored by the Sisters of Christian Charity and adheres to its Catholic values. We provide a comprehensive array of both inpatient and outpatient services throughout south central Pennsylvania and are focused on improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve” as stated on their website.
After obtaining her nursing degree from Harrisburg Area Community College in 2010, Megan went on to pursue advanced training in her field. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from Millersville University in 2013, followed by her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from Widener University in 2018.
To advance her professional efforts, she remains a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, which 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.
A Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides care to pediatric patients, in the realm of primary care. They perform comprehensive and focused physical examinations, diagnose and treat common acute illnesses and injuries, and provide immunizations to ensure well child care. CRNPs can order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medicines and therapies, and perform certain procedures (based on state/national practice guidelines). They can also educate and counsel patients and their families regarding healthy lifestyles, healthcare options, and disease prevention.
Learn More About Megan M. Okafor:
Through her online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/network/index.php?do=/4146203/info/ or through Geisinger, https://providers.geisinger.org/provider/Megan+Michele+Okafor/854605
