Katherine Skurski

Katherine Skurski is a dedicated healthcare professional who serves the nursing community as a Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Assistant Professor. Katherine has been in healthcare for nearly a decade. She was awarded her Post Graduate Certificate, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master of Science in Nursing, and Family Nurse Practitioner focus. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Oak Point University. Before her healthcare career, Katherine was a mathematics educator for five years and received her Bachelor of Mathematics from Lewis University, Romeoville, IL, in 2008. As a Program Chair and Assistant Professor at Oak Point University and the Medical Director for the town of Cicero, Katherine has dedicated herself to being a role model for students by continuing her education despite working multiple jobs and being a mother of small children. She is a highly respected leader amongst her peers and has been featured in several nationally published articles for her opinions of nursing education and future employment trends. As an advanced practice nurse, she is a compassionate healthcare provider who seeks to serve the most vulnerable populations.