Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Megan Hopkins, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

UBMC Clinic at Uintah Basin Healthcare

Get To Know Your Provider

Dr. Megan Hopkins, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC is a holistically-minded Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who prioritizes patient-centered care and considers each patient uniquely. She has been in the nursing field since 2009, serving in a variety of roles throughout her career. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Weber State University in 2018, with a minor in Psychology. She went on to complete her Doctor of Nursing Practice education in 2022 at the University of Utah, specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health.

Megan believes that the mind-body interaction is of utmost importance when considering treatment, and has a special interest in functional medicine and bio-behavioral health. Her goal is to facilitate resilience and promote self-awareness within each person as they strive to live a life they view as whole and fulfilling. Being from rural Utah, she deeply understands the unique disposition and characteristics of residing in a rural community. She is excited to be part of the contribution in bolstering mental health services in her home area.

In her spare time, she enjoys many outdoor activities including gardening, camping, and paddle boarding. She also enjoys travel, attending live music shows, and has a growing collection of vinyl records.

Education

University of Utah

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, 3.96 GPA – 2019-2022

Weber State University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Psychology, Cum Laude – 2017-2018

Nightingale College

Associate Degree of Nursing, Registered Nurse, Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude – 2013

UB Tech, Licensed Practical Nurse, 3.9 GPA

2011

Utah State University

Associate of Science – 2003-2013

Experiences

Impact Mental Health

PMHNP Intern & Residency – 2021-2022

Uintah Basin Healthcare

Doctoral Project – 2021-2022

Uintah Basin Healthcare

Psychotherapy Intern – 2020-2021

Interprofessional Hotspotting & Leadership Project

Camden Coalition – 2020-2021

University of Utah

Caring Connections – 2020-2021