Mimi Patten, FNP

Biography:

I was born and raised in Northampton so I am well aware of the beauty and benefits of living in this area.  I went to college at BC where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  I then moved back to Hamp and took a position as an RN in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Baystate where I worked for 4 years.  During that time, I earned my Masters Degree in Nursing at UMASS so that I could work as a Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care.  I am certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner meaning that I am certified to care for an individual throughout the lifespan however, my love, my experience and where I am happiest is in pediatrics.  Pediatrics is unique in that I am able to form relationships with patients as well as with patients’ families.   Watching kids grow, change and develop is thrilling to me and I am honored to do this type of work.  My patients make me laugh out loud every day but they also humble me.

Personally, I’m married to a great guy and together we have 2 wonderful kids.  I’m very involved with my kids’ school and volunteer as the PTO president. Having two young kids currently allows me to work ¾ time at NAP. I’m an avid quilter but also enjoy fishing (especially down the Cape surfcasting) and hiking. 

Undergraduate: 

Boston College (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), 1989

Graduate: 

UMASS Amherst (Masters Degree in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner) 1994

Certifications: 

ANCC Board Certified

Interests:

Medical: 

Breastfeeding (all areas)

Non medical: 

Quilting, fishing, Cape Cod, hiking