Sarah Kurash

Sarah Kurash is an Instructor at Regis University in the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions' School of Nursing. She specializes in mental health care, with over a decade of experience in forensic mental health, patient rights, and mental health law. Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), her work focuses on holistic patient care and education.

Research Interests: Her research and professional activity centers around psychiatric nursing, forensic mental health applications, and integrating ethical frameworks into mental health care. She emphasizes lifelong learning and reflective practice in training future mental health providers.

Professional Certifications:

• Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Special Certification in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Educational Philosophy: Applying Jesuit values of 'contemplatives in action,' she encourages students to deeply engage with client concerns and pursue continuous professional growth through critical reflection and proactive learning strategies.