Florida Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
Nurse Practitioner Name: Effie Darlene Barba, A.R.N.P.
Education: 1976 A.S. in Nursing, Valencia Community College, Dec. 1999
M.S. in Nursing as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; Vanderbilt University, TN
Medical Experience: 29 years of nursing various hospitals throughout the US- CCRN and Medical Surgery Certified
Associations: Sigma Theta Tau, Certification through CCRN
Outside Interests: Salsa dancing, Bible Studies


Nurse Practioner(ARNP):
A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse (RN) who has advanced education and clinical training in a health care specialty area. Nurse Practitioners work with people of all ages and their families, providing information people need to make informed decisions about their health care and lifestyle choices.

Nurse Practitioners practice under the rules and regulations of the Nurse Practice Act of the state in which they work. Most Nurse Practitioners are also nationally certified in their specialty area. They are recognized as expert health care providers.
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