Lawanda Wheat

Family Nurse Practitioner Medical Department Lead · New Hope Behavioral Health Center

Nurse Practitioner Mesa, AZ

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
3 years
since Apr 2023
Gender
Female

Experience

Family Nurse Practitioner Medical Department LeadCurrent
New Hope Behavioral Health Center
Since Apr 2023 · 3 years · Mesa, AZ

Education

Grand Canyon University
Post-Master Degree in Counseling: Substance Abuse Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - MSN · Family Nurse Practitioner
2018 – 2021
Grand Canyon University
BSN · Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
2017 – 2018
Triton College
Associate of Science - AS · Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
2014 – 2015
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma · Nursing
2003 – 2005

About New Hope Behavioral Health Center

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B

Professional Overview

Lawanda Wheat is a Family Nurse Practitioner Medical Department Lead, currently affiliated with New Hope Behavioral Health Center, based in Mesa, AZ. As a nurse practitioner, Wheat contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Mesa, AZ. They have been with New Hope Behavioral Health Center for 3 years. Wheat holds academic credentials, including Post-Master Degree in Counseling: Substance Abuse Counseling and Master of Science - MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, from Grand Canyon University and Grand Canyon University. New Hope Behavioral Health Center operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Mesa, AZ healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Lawanda Wheat is one of them.
  • 1,618 Nurse Practitioners are based in AZ (out of 27,246 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 4 contacts at New Hope Behavioral Health Center are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in AZ: $106,000 – $158,000 (median $123,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in AZ: Banner Health (102), Mayo Clinic (27), Honorhealth (23).
  • 3% of Nurse Practitioners in AZ hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 83% of Nurse Practitioners in AZ have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed October 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lawanda Wheat located?

Lawanda Wheat is based in Mesa, AZ. They are currently affiliated with New Hope Behavioral Health Center.

What is Lawanda Wheat's specialty?

Lawanda Wheat specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Family Nurse Practitioner Medical Department Lead.

Where does Lawanda Wheat currently work?

Lawanda Wheat currently works at New Hope Behavioral Health Center. They have been there for 3 years.

What is Lawanda Wheat's educational background?

Lawanda Wheat attended Grand Canyon University and Grand Canyon University.

How do I contact Lawanda Wheat for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in AZ?

Nurse Practitioners in AZ typically earn $106,000 to $158,000 annually, with a median of $123,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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