Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Connole-Pond

DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Education:
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -2023 Wilkes University
MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track, across the lifespan-Wilkes University
BSN at University of Phoenix

Certifications:
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner across the lifespan

Professional Interests:
Clinical interests include treating a variety of disorders ranging from depression, anxiety, OCD, panic disorders, adjustment disorders, trauma, gender dysphoria, attention and substance use disorders using psychopharmacology, coping strategies, and psychoeducation.
Professional interests include suicide prevention, improving access to care, decreasing the stigma of mental health issues, advocating for social justice and health equity, and to align myself with the mission of the university to ensure inclusivity and promote wellness and resilience. Adjunct faculty teaching the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students at Wilkes, Norwich, and Walden Universities.
My personal interests include spending time with my family, my two rescue dogs and cat, being outdoors, and developing skills in mindfulness/learning yoga.

Therapeutic Approach:
My therapeutic approach is client-centered, holistic, collaborative, and interpersonal to help foster a trusting alliance with all students.

Professional Memberships
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
American Nurses Association (ANA)
Connecticut Nurses Association

Language(s) Spoken: English

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers