RN , Masters (Current)
Suzette Lettsome, RN, is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) student at Walden University School of Nursing.
Ms. Lettsome's research focus is to understand the lived experiences of patients with mental illness. She also believes it is essential to understand the experiences of family members who care for their loved ones diagnosed with mental illness. She believes that patients with mental illness need strong advocates, as well as knowledgeable and compassionate nurses to care for them. She has served patients in diverse healthcare settings throughout her career and now aspires to be an agent for change for patients suffering from mental illness. She was recently appointed President of the Virgin Islands State Nurses Association (VISNA), an affiliate of the American Nurses Association.
Ms. Lettsome enjoys traveling and reading, and she values self-care as an important component of professionalism.