Sharon Edwards

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Eastern Kentucky University

Nurse Practitioner Nicholasville, KY NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
16 years
since Jan 2010
Gender
Female

Experience

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerCurrent
Eastern Kentucky University
Since Jan 2010 · 16 years · Nicholasville, KY

Education

Eastern Kentucky University
Doctor of Nursing Practice · Psych/Mental Health
2010 – 2013
University of Louisville
Post Masters Certificate
2004 – 2005
University of Kentucky
MSN
1973 – 1975
Berea College Bereea KY
BSN
1969 – 1973

Skills

Teaching Public Speaking Program Development Clinical Research Community Outreach Healthcare Research Higher Education Student Affairs University Teaching Mental Health Nursing Nonprofits Child/Adolescent Mental Health Mental Health Counseling Mental Health Treatment Cultural Awareness Medical Missionary Work In Developing Countries Treatment Adolescents

About Eastern Kentucky University

Industry
Education
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
Office Location
1510 Lexington Rd, Richmond, KY

Professional Overview

Sharon Edwards is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with Eastern Kentucky University, based in Nicholasville, KY. As a nurse practitioner, Edwards contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Nicholasville, KY. They have been with Eastern Kentucky University for 16 years. Edwards holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Nursing Practice, Psych/Mental Health and Post Masters Certificate, from Eastern Kentucky University and University of Louisville. Core competencies include Teaching, Public Speaking, Program Development, Clinical Research, Community Outreach. Eastern Kentucky University operates in the Education 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 Nicholasville, KY 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. Sharon Edwards is one of them.
  • 846 Nurse Practitioners are based in KY (out of 15,424 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 16 contacts at Eastern Kentucky University are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in KY: $97,000 – $145,000 (median $113,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in KY: Norton Healthcare (51), University Of Kentucky (27), Baptist Health (17).
  • 2% of Nurse Practitioners in KY hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 79% of Nurse Practitioners in KY have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sharon Edwards located?

Sharon Edwards is based in Nicholasville, KY. They are currently affiliated with Eastern Kentucky University.

What is Sharon Edwards's specialty?

Sharon Edwards specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Where does Sharon Edwards currently work?

Sharon Edwards currently works at Eastern Kentucky University. They have been there for 16 years.

What is Sharon Edwards's educational background?

Sharon Edwards attended Eastern Kentucky University and University of Louisville.

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

Nurse Practitioners in KY typically earn $97,000 to $145,000 annually, with a median of $113,000. 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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