University of Utah Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence

Valerie Flattes, MS, APRN, ANP-BC

Name: Valerie Flattes
Valerie FlattesOccupation: Clinical Instructor, University of Utah
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Contact: valerie.flattes@nurs.utah.edu
Major Advisor: Janice Morse, PhD, RN, FAAN
Degree Information:
RN Diploma, Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
BS, University of Utah
MS, University of Utah

Favorite Quote

"Keep on, keepin' on"

-Unknown

Why did you choose the University of Utah to pursue your doctoral degree?

"I chose the University of Utah because I know I can have a great experience as a PhD student. The faculty is nationally known. There are many great resources here, like the Gerontology Center, the Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, the Center on Aging, and the Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center at the VA."

Research Interests

Gerontological nursing and health disparities in geriatric care.