She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2001, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2004, and a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2009. Her interests in diabetic care became apparent when she worked as a school nurse for Lafayette Parish School Board in 2005. Since that time, Ms Hammer continues to pursue her interest in diabetic education, realizing the direct benefits that education has on patient’s nutrition, lifestyle, and clinical outcomes. She believes that basic diabetic education when done right can change a life.