Heather King, PhD, PMHNP
Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing and PMHNP Lead
- Professional
- Biography
Additional Titles/Roles
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Lead
Education
- PhD, Nursing, University of San Diego, 2013
- MS, Nursing, Georgetown University, 2003
- BSN, Nursing, San Diego State University, 1994
Areas of Emphasis or Expertise
- Insomnia and Sleep Research
- Service Members
- Global Health Engagement
Accolades
- 2015, 2016, & 2019 Rear Admiral Hall Award for Publication
- 2017 Academic Research Competition, Naval Medical Center San Diego
- 2017 Hughes Career Achievement Award, University of San Diego
Professional Memberships/Organizations
- American Academy of Nursing , (Oct 30, 2022 - Present)
- Sigma Theta Tau , (Jun 02, 2025 - Present)
- Association of Advance Practice Psychiatric Nurses , (Jun 01, 2025 - Present)
Biography
Dr. Heather King is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Scientist. Her scientific work has focused on research to support service members and their families and her current program of research focuses on sleep research to optimize the health and readiness of service members. She also is an active clinician and serves those living with mental health conditions.
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