I am passionate about ensuring health content is accessible to people of all levels of health literacy, especially members of vulnerable populations so that they are empowered to make the best decisions for their own lives. I am committed to upholding the trust the public places in nurses by providing accurate education and engaging content.
Mary is a freelance nurse writer specializing in making healthcare and medical content accessible for people at all levels of health literacy. She draws from her expertise gained over four years of writing, fifteen years of bedside nursing, and several years of teaching nursing students. She translates complex health and medical topics into accessible information that educates, informs, and empowers.
Mary has earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from Marquette University, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Seattle University, and her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Regis University. She also holds an active certification in critical care nursing (CCRN).
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