Dr. Laurel Garzon
Dr. Garzon Coordinates the Advanced Maternal-Child Graduate programs (Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Perinatal Nursing) and teaches graduate research.
Academic History
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
1971 |
| Master of Science in Nursing (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) |
University of Virginia |
1978 |
| Doctorate in Nursing Science |
Catholic University of America |
1990 |
| Research Fellowship in Infectious Disease |
University of Maryland |
1999 |
Professional History
Academic positions have included maternal-child and parent-child faculty appointments at University of Virginia, East Carolina University and Catholic University as well as ODU. Practice as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner has included the Pediatric Surgical service at UVA, Primary Pediatrics with East Carolina Medical School rural clinics and private pediatric practice. Special research and practice interests include adolescents and adolescent mothers, infectious disease management and school based pediatric care.
Personal History
I am originally from eastern North Carolina and come from a family of nurses. We have every type of nursing education in our family. My Mom has a diploma and has the grace and professionalism that characterizes a true humanitarian. My sisters (who are twins) have AD’s, BSN’s and MSN’s.
I have two wonderful daughters, one who is a student at James Madison University and one who is a high school student. My two dogs, Mandy, an Eskimo Spitz, and Dottie, a Dalmation keep me hopping.
I believe that we all come with our own special gifts and abilities. We must work together to nourish and encourage the development of our clients and each other as professionals and human beings.
To Contact Me:
Laurel Garzon
Office Number 757-683-
Fax Number 757-683-5253
E-Mail lgarzon@odu.edu
