Linda Summers, PhD, PMHNP

Location

Behavioral Health
2111 East Cowles St. 
Fairbanks, Alaska

Profile

Linda Summers, PMHNP is a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner with the FHP Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic. Ms. Summers has an extensive background in behavioral health as a psychiatric nurse, a clinical specialist and a psychiatric nurse practitioner. She is also a family nurse practitioner, and supports integrated practice. Her background allows her to integrate family medicine/psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment.

Ms. Summers believes in prioritizing personalized care and open communication. Her approach to patient care is rooted in the art of story centered care. Sharing and listening to stories not only humanizes the healthcare experience but also fosters a strong connection between the patient and the caregiver.

Interests & Activities

Ms. Summers enjoys a variety of activities, including traveling to new places, snorkeling in beautiful waters, playing pickleball, swimming, and sailing. She is an avid reader and loves to indulge in a good book. She also enjoy playing shuffleboard, hosting game nights, cooking, and going on hikes.

She practices personal wellness by going on daily walks, and participating in sports (shuffleboard pickleball, swimming, etc.).   

Medical Education

• Post Doctorate Certificate, Brandman University
  Major: Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Master of Public Health, New Mexico State University
  Major: Public Health Education
• PhD, University of Texas Health Center
  Major: Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing, University of New Mexico
  Major: Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
• Master of Art, New Mexico State University
  Major: Counseling and Educational Psychology
• Bachelors General Studies, Indiana State University
  Major: Psychology
• Associate of Applied Science, Pace University
  Major: Nursing

Affiliations

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioner
• American Psychiatric Nurses Association
• American School Health Association