Biography
Laura Plantenberg, DNP, RN, NCSN<br><br>Dr. Plantenberg's primary areas of concentration
are maternal/newborn nursing and school nursing, the specialty area in which she holds
national certification. Past clinical roles include serving as a school nurse at Swain
East and West Elementary schools in Bryson City, NC, and as a staff nurse at Harris
Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC, and Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. She also serves
as a volunteer nurse at a residential camp for children during the summer months.<br><br>Dr.
Plantenberg completed an Accelerated BSN program through the University of Wisconsin
Oshkosh in 2007, received her MSN in Nursing Education from WCU in 2019, and completed
her Doctor of Nursing Practice at UNC Charlotte in 2023. Her doctoral work focused
on supporting LTBGQ+ and gender-diverse students in the school setting.<br><br>Dr.
Plantenberg is a member of the National Association of School Nurses, Sigma Theta
Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, and The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.
Teaching Interests
School Nursing, Maternal/Newborn Nursing, Camp Nursing
Research Interests
LGBTQ+ youth, school health, camp nursing, pediatric health and wellness promotion
