
Biography
Molly Hanna is a skilled Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of diverse nursing experience, from critical care to geropsychiatry. She utilizes evidence-based practice and collaborative care to treat a variety of psychiatric conditions. She is passionate about challenging systemic factors that contribute to mental health disparities through her involvement with various grassroots organizations such as NAMI. She prioritizes building kind and compassionate connections with patients, ensuring they feel safe and validated over the course of their care.
Molly holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Rochester, where she graduated magna cum laude. She completed a nurse residency program at Georgetown University Hospital, training in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Rochester, where she was selected as an HRSA grant recipient to participate in the development of a trauma-informed care curriculum on campus. She is passionate about trauma informed policies and programs and incorporates resilience-building approaches into practice, to address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and improve clinical outcomes.
Molly is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing. In her free time, she enjoys simple pleasures such as a good cup of coffee, walks, and cozy snuggles with her pups.
Education
- University of Rochester, BS
- University of Rochester, MA
Certifications/Specializations
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, CA
Professional Affiliations
- International Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)
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