Francis Penland

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Catawba Valley Behavioral Hlth

Nurse Practitioner Hickory, NC

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
10 years
since Aug 2016

Experience

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerCurrent
Catawba Valley Behavioral Hlth
Since Aug 2016 · 10 years · Hickory, NC

Education

East Tennessee State University
Doctor of Nursing
2012 – 2016
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor's degree
2010 – 2012

Professional Overview

Francis Penland is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with Catawba Valley Behavioral Hlth, based in Hickory, NC. As a nurse practitioner, Penland contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Hickory, NC. They have been with Catawba Valley Behavioral Hlth for 10 years. Penland holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Nursing and Bachelor's degree, from East Tennessee State University and University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 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 Hickory, NC 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. Francis Penland is one of them.
  • 2,300 Nurse Practitioners are based in NC (out of 45,480 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in NC: $103,000 – $155,000 (median $120,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in NC: Duke University Health System (100), Atrium Health (86), Novant Health (86).
  • 2% of Nurse Practitioners in NC hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 83% of Nurse Practitioners in NC have education credentials on file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Francis Penland located?

Francis Penland is based in Hickory, NC. They are currently affiliated with Catawba Valley Behavioral Hlth.

What is Francis Penland's specialty?

Francis Penland specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Where does Francis Penland currently work?

Francis Penland currently works at Catawba Valley Behavioral Hlth. They have been there for 10 years.

What is Francis Penland's educational background?

Francis Penland attended East Tennessee State University and University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

How do I contact Francis Penland for recruiting?

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

Nurse Practitioners in NC typically earn $103,000 to $155,000 annually, with a median of $120,000. 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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