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Leslie Dork:

  • Bachelors: California State University, Bachelor in Nursing
  • Masters: California State University, Master of Science in Nursing
  • Masters: California State University, Master of Science in Nursing
  • Post Masters: Saint Louis University; Nurse Practitioner Program
  • Doctorate: Saint Louis University; Nursing Practice
  • Board Certification: Adult Nurse Practitioner
  • Society Memberships: American Nephrology Nurses Association; American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Nurse Association; Sigma Theta Tau; and Medical Review Board of End Stage Renal Disease Network 15.
  • Hobbies: Yoga, reading.
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Beth Evans:

  • Bachelors: University of New Mexico; Bachelor in Nursing
  • Masters: University of New Mexico; Master in nursing
  • Post Masters Nurse Practitioner Certificate - Saint Louis University
  • Doctorate: University of Iowa, Iowa City; Nursing Practice
  • Board Certification: American Nephrology Nursing Association
  • Society Memberships: National Kidney Foundation, Hemodialysis Catheter Outcomes Study, Nephrology Nursing Symposium sponsored by Renal Medicine.
  • Hobbies: walking/jogging, arts and crafts, spending time with family, and New Mexico’s beautiful outdoor activities and climate.
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Julia Jones:

  • Bachelors: McNeese State University – Lake Charles, Louisiana , Science of Nursing
  • Masters: University of St. Francis – Joliet, Illinois
  • Board Certification: AANC
  • Hobbies: Family, reading, walking and watching reality TV
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Liza Lucero:

  • Bachelors: University of New Mexico 2003
  • Masters: Walden University 2010
  • Post Masters: University of St. Francis, Joliet Illinois
  • Board Certification: Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner 2013
  • Society Memberships: National Kidney Foundation, ANNA, ASN, NMPC – New Mexico Nurse Practitioner Counsel
  • Hobbies: painting, reading, and exercise.
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Stephanie Mahooty:

  • Bachelors: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona State University
  • Masters: Arizona State University, Master of Science in Nursing
  • Doctorate: Arizona State University, Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • Board Certification: Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Interests: Running, ranching, hiking, biking
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Lan Nguyen:

  • Bachelors: Chamberlein College of Nursing
  • Masters : St Francis University, Master of Science in Nursing,
  • Board Certification: Registered Nurse and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Interests: Working & taking care of my little family
  • Hobbies: workout
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Nicole Pacheco:

  • Bachelor: University of New Mexico
  • Masters: University of New Mexico, Master of Science Nursing
  • Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Board Certification: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification with specialization in Adult and Geriatric.
  • Society Membership: American Association of Critical Care Nurses
  • Hobbies: Family, Friends, Running, Crocheting
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Lisa Payant:

  • Bachelors: Bachelor in science, University of San Diego, 2007
  • Masters: University of St. Francis, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Hobbies: hiking and river rafting
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Stephen K Samoei, CNP:

  • Bachelor: University of Texas at El Paso
  • Masters: University of New Mexico, Master of Science Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Board Certification: American Association of Nurse Practitioners- AANP
  • Hobbies: Spending time with Family and Running.
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Deanne Shermett:

  • Bachelor: Grand Canyon University-Tuczon AZ, Science of Nursing
  • Masters: University of Phoenix, Tuczon, AZ. Master of Science of Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Board certification: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • Hobbies: British Television, playing drums/keyboard in worship bands, and make-up artistry.
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Elicia Currier, NP:

  • Bachelors: New Mexico State University in 2005
  • Masters: University of Texas at El Paso in 2013 and obtained my Adult-Geriatric Acute Care Board Certification: Nurse Practitioner board certification in 2013.
  • Society: Member for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and I am the Region 3 representative for the New Mexico Nurse Practitioner Council for which I have served since 2017
  • Hobbies: I love spending my free time in the great outdoors camping, fishing, hunting and ATV'ing. I love being in the mountains; there is nothing like disconnecting from society and connecting with nature.My hobbies include painting, gardening, and training my Yorkies for Rally Competitions
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Richard Herrera, NP

  • Bachelors: University of New Mexico
  • Masters: University of New Mexico
  • Board Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Society: Member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Hobbies: Family time, hiking, cooking and exploring the outdoors.