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Mary Carter-Orbke, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is an Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. She joined VUSN full-time in 2022 after supervising Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner students since 2009. Her clinical practice focuses on outpatient psychiatric care for women, with expertise in residential treatment for substance use disorders, partial hospitalization for eating disorders, and community mental health services.
Education:
- BA in Biology, Asbury University (2006)
- MSN, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (2008)
- DNP, Chatham University (2018)
Dr. Carter-Orbke's research centers on mental health disorders, particularly eating disorders, substance use disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and trauma-related conditions. Her doctoral project, Maladaptive Perfectionism: A Risk Factor for Eating Disorders, highlights her focus on psychiatric etiology and evidence-based interventions.
Her 2023 publication in The Journal for Nurse Practitioners examines trauma-informed approaches to substance use treatment in women, reflecting her commitment to integrating clinical practice with scholarly work.
Scientific Awards:
- March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Award Nominee (2014)
- TLPCA Guest Lecturer: The Effect of Substance Abuse on Women (2014)
Dr. Carter-Orbke supervises PMHNP students and maintains a private practice, bridging academic mentorship with direct patient care. She participated in the Cal Turner Leadership Retreat (2007), underscoring her engagement in professional development.
