Heather Hudson, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Location

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Behavioral Health
Main FMH Entrance
Fourth Floor 
1650 Cowles Street

Profile

Heather Hudson is an inpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner, and brings over seven years of clinical experience in psychiatric, acute, and long-term care settings. Since a very young age, she had the desire to work in a scientific field, and as she grew older saw abundant opportunities in the medical field and decided on nursing.

Ms. Hudson sees a HUGE need for psychiatric care in Fairbanks and the surrounding areas, and she wants to contribute in a meaningful manner to our community. Her goal is to make a difference in one of the most stereotyped and underserved populations by providing the best evidence-based care, while also taking patient preference into account. She approaches each patient in a non-judgmental and direct manner while treating them as an individual with the dignity and respect they deserve as a human.

Ms. Hudson is inspired each day to not only improve herself, but to make a difference in the lives of others. She is proud to be a part of increasing the mental and behavioral health care to help meet the needs of our community.

Interests & Activities

Originally from 'small town' Idaho, Alaska was a very appealing location for Ms. Hudson due to her love of the outdoors and rural way of living. She loves to be outside and her favorite hobbies include hunting, fishing, gardening, training her dogs and tending to her flock of chickens. During the winter months, you can find her reading an absurd amount of books, indulging in the culinary arts or slaying fresh powder on her snowmachine.

She keeps a routine of self-care to promote mental wellness. She also sticks to a regular workout routine to boost her serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, which in combination keeps her mind mentally fit in addition to promoting physical wellness.  

Medical Education

• Masters of Science in Nursing
  Frontier Nursing University
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  Boise State University