Cottle, Margaret, Mooring, NP

Working as a bedside nurse and prior emergency department secretary, I saw the disparities in healthcare first hand among the socioeconomically challenged population in our community. I felt a responsibility to give back to my community by becoming a provider and teaching patients what they needed to know to achieve better health. I like to teach patients the importance of preventive care testing, lifestyle changes, taking responsibility of their health with my assistance, and making informed decisions to achieve the best healthy quality of life. Outside of work, I enjoy church, photography, teaching nursing students, and family time.

I chose to become a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner because I truly care about the health and well-being of others. I can be a part of increasing access to healthcare for many people in my community, and I get to work directly with patients and their family members to make a true difference in the lives in my community. My area of special interests are preventive medicine and acute illnesses. Through preventive medicine, I am able to provide for my patients, which will allow them to live longer, happier and healthier lives. I am able to help people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities as well as care for a full range of medical problems. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, shopping, the beach, boating, fishing and church activities.