We love Families First! Each provider we have seen over the years always listens and takes time to care for our children. We are self pay, and we are never surprised with bills and they generous in offering self pay discounts. Highly recommend!
Laura was born and raised right here in Utah. She grew up with a fascination with babies and young children. In high school she got an amazing experience working with kids with medical complexity as a volunteer at a Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) camp, and she fell in love with the medical field.
She completed her undergraduate at Weber State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She worked as an RN for ten years, starting in postpartum and the well-baby nursery and then moving to Primary Children’s Pediatric ICU. As she has cared for children from birth to teenagers, she has grown to love the full spectrum of pediatrics.
In 2019, Laura completed her Doctorate of Nursing at the University of Utah and became board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Her doctoral project focused on improving the education of families with children newly diagnosed with Spina Bifida.
Laura has worked as a nurse practitioner at Primary Children’s for three years, focusing on improving access to medical care and mitigating social determinants of health in families with children with medical complexity. After years of working with children with medical complexities, Laura is excited to work in primary care.
Laura’s approach to pediatric healthcare is to ensure each child grows up happy and healthy, stepping in as needed along the way. She believes that parents are the experts in assessing their child’s health and condition. If you and your family need more support, Laura is ready to help every step along the way and will guide you through the healthcare system.
At home, Laura has two busy little boys and 15 chickens to take care of. That’s on top of the backyard renovation project that keeps her plenty busy. She also loves to cook, crochet, and craft. So send her all your Pinterest ideas.
BSN, Weber State University, 2010
DNP, FNP-BC, University of Utah, 2019
English
We love Families First! Each provider we have seen over the years always listens and takes time to care for our children. We are self pay, and we are never surprised with bills and they generous in offering self pay discounts. Highly recommend!
—Hayli Braithwaite.
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