Keevia Porter, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
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Dr. Keevia Porter is certified as a family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Dr. Porter's clinical practice includes treating physical and mental health illnesses in adults and children. Her areas of interest include underserved populations, decreasing mental health stigmas, social determinants of health, and the effectiveness of cannabis in the treatment of PTSD. Dr. Porter is an active board member of the Tennessee Nurses Association and the Association of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, American Psychiatric Nursing Association, The American Nursing Association and The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Memphis chapter.
Degrees & Certifications
- DNP in Public Health Nursing, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
- MSN in Nursing Administration, Union University
- BSN, University of Memphis
- Family Nurse Practitioner - Post-Graduate Certificate and Certification, University of Memphis
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Post-Graduate Certificate and Certification , University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Teaching Responsibilities
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner MSN and Post-Graduate Certificate option
Awards & Fellowships
- HJR1108 (April, 2022)
Resolution to recognize Dr. Keevia Porter, Fourth Annual Living Legend Awards honoree. Honored by the late Tennessee State Senator Barbara Cooper, District 86 - National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Memphis Chapter (May, 2022)
President’s Award in Education
Research & Grants
- Johnson, R., Porter, K. (co-investigator), Bowdre, T., Walker, C. (2015). The evaluation of a barber-led sexual health promotion intervention for black young adult males. Dean’s Fellowship Research Grant. $3,000