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Judith A. O'Haver, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, FAANP, FAAN

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Judith A. O'Haver, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, FAANP, FAAN

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  • Pediatrics Pediatric Dermatology

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About Judith A. O'Haver, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, FAANP, FAAN

Judith O'Haver, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, is a pediatric nurse practitioner specializing in dermatology. She takes a family-centered approach to patient care, partnering with children and their families to achieve the best health outcomes. Judy is also passionate about research and uncovering the best evidence to improve healthcare for children.

Caring for a sick family member when she was a teenager inspired Judy to become a nurse. She went back to school to become a nurse practitioner to fill a patient care need. Judy loves how dermatology provides clues to other conditions and enjoys being part of a team of specialists focused on understanding a child's condition.

Judy has called Phoenix Children's home for more than 30 years. "It's all about the kids," she says. "I've had amazing opportunities during my career, caring for patients and their families."

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Judith O'Haver, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, is a pediatric nurse practitioner specializing in dermatology. She takes a family-centered approach to patient care, partnering with children and their families to achieve the best health outcomes. Judy is also passionate about research and uncovering the best evidence to improve healthcare for children.

Caring for a sick family member when she was a teenager inspired Judy to become a nurse. She went back to school to become a nurse practitioner to fill a patient care need. Judy loves how dermatology provides clues to other conditions and enjoys being part of a team of specialists focused on understanding a child's condition.

Judy has called Phoenix Children's home for more than 30 years. "It's all about the kids," she says. "I've had amazing opportunities during my career, caring for patients and their families."

When she's not working, Judith enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, hiking and reading. She also participates in medical missions to help to improve healthcare in underserved areas, one child at a time.

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+Education & Training

Board Certification

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses

Medical School / Education

(PhD Philosophy of Nursing) University of AZ, Tucson, AZ; (MS, PNP program) Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Tempe, AZ; (BSN program) Niagara University College of Nursing, Buffalo, NY

+Academic and Professional Affiliations

Academic Affiliations

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Child Health, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ

Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

Faculty Associate, Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Tempe, AZ

Professional Affiliations

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners

American Nurses Association

Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance

Society for Pediatric Dermatology

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Sigma Theta Tau

+Research & Publications

Research

The design and implementation of theory based interventions to improve healthy lifestyle behaviors, physical health and adaptation to living with chronic illness or dermatologic conditions for children and adolescents.
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