M. Kathy Corcoran
Degree(s): MSN, CRNP
Received at: College Misericordia, Dallas, PA (2001)
Other Training: RN (Diploma)-Ashland State Hospital School of Nursing, Ashland, PA (1980)
Other Credentials: National Board Certification as an Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)-American Nurses Credentialing Center
Clinician Specialties: I enjoy working with teens and adults to diagnose and prescribe medication to manage depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders.
Practicing Since: Psychiatric RN with over 20 years of experience in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services psychiatry(Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA). Psychiatric CRNP (nurse practitioner) providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management since 2001 at Penn State University’s Center for Counseling and Psychological Services and in private practice in State College, PA.
Positions Held/Honors Received: Geisinger Medical Center’s “Excellence in Nursing Award” recipient-1997 College Misericordia Graduate Nursing Award-2001
Treatment Approach/Philosophy: As a nurse practitioner, I utilize a caring, holistic treatment approach. Patients often enjoy working with nurse practitioners who highly value listening to and educating patients about their condition and its treatment and options.
