She joined APEA in 2015. Kathy directs psychometric testing and analysis for APEA products and provides mentoring to NP students who use APEA test preparation resources. In addition, she develops new products and tools for APEA’s product line. Kathy practices part time at Incarnate Word Community Clinic in Alexandria, LA, and has served the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners as board member and conference planner. In 2017, she was elected to the office of president. Kathy has earned bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in nursing, and national specialty certification in pain management. Email her at kathy@apea.com. ",