Kendra Powers, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Founder of Revive Psychiatry
I have always been drawn to healthcare, initially aspiring to become a pediatrician. However, my career path shifted when my father was diagnosed with colon cancer, and I saw firsthand the compassionate care provided by his nurses. This inspired me to pursue nursing at the University of Memphis Lowenberg School of Nursing.
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After graduating, I began my career as a Neonatal ICU nurse at Regional One Health in Memphis. While rewarding, I felt the need to expand my role as a caregiver, which led me to explore nurse practitioner programs. I chose the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner track at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, combining my passion for caregiving, mental health advocacy, and nursing.
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I now work as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, believing in the inseparable connection between mental and physical health. My approach is holistic, treating each patient as a whole person rather than a set of symptoms. I aim to offer not only medication but also therapy, trauma resolution, and mindfulness practices to improve overall well-being and help patients lead more fulfilling lives.
