Suzanne Drake
PhD, APN

Ramsey, NJ

Specialties

Psychiatric / Mental Health

Details

Professional Achievements:

Over the years, in response to demographic trends and health and social needs, I developed several innovative programs for disease prevention and health maintenance focusing on at-risk families and worked to implement these programs in my community. Currently, in addition to my private practice, I am serving as Public Relations Director for the Society of Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses of New Jersey State Nurses Association. In this capacity, I created and manage all aspects of the organization's website: design, content, maintenance, SEO, social networking. I am also responsible for the creation and distribution of press releases, brochures, marketing materials and all internal and external communications. Additionally, I serve on various committees at NJSNA involving the removal of scope of practice barriers.

Favorite Thing About My Profession:

Having had many years experience in organizing grassroots support in changing healthcare policies on a local and institutional level, I am passionate about putting nursing in the forefront of healthcare. I have held this vision since the early 70s when I