Christine Costa

Christine Costa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program Coordinator at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). She also serves as the DNP Project Coordinator and has been a faculty member since Fall 2014. Her expertise spans clinical practice, psychiatric disorders, and holistic patient care.

Education:

• PhD in Nursing (William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MI)
• DNP (Brandman University, Irvine, CA)
• MSN (CSULB)
• BSN (Creighton University, Omaha, NE)

Certifications: PMHNP-BC, CNE

Research Interests: Focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Integrative Health Care, reflective practice, trauma-informed care, transcultural health, and health promotion across the lifespan. Her work emphasizes evidence-based interventions for mental health and holistic patient well-being.

Achievements:

• Principal Investigator (2019–2020) for a $1 million grant from the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development to enhance psychiatric mental health practitioner training in California’s public mental health workforce.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
• American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)

Office: NUR-18 | Email: Christine.Costa@csulb.edu