- D.N.P.; Capella University
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification; Regis College
- M.S., Nursing; Western Governors University
- B.S., Nursing; Fortis College
- Bachelor of Business Administration; Valley View University
Areas of expertise
Psychiatric mental health care
BIO
Cynthia Frimpong is a board-certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from Valley View University and worked as an accountant for more than 10 years before transitioning to healthcare.
Cynthia earned a second bachelor's degree in Nursing from Fortis College, a master's degree in Nursing Leadership and Management from Western Governors University, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certificate from Regis College, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Capella University.
She is an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (across the lifespan). Cynthia has extensive mental health nursing experience in inpatient psychiatric, correctional, and school settings. She is trained in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and received a SAMHSA waiver to treat patients with substance use disorders.
Cynthia is also a Board-Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH) and currently operates her private mental health practice in Shelburne, Vermont.
Awards and Achievements
- Above and Beyond Staff Award, 2018
- Clara Barton Award for overcoming obstacles, 2015
- Jean Watson Award for exceptional demonstration of caring in nursing, 2015
Bio
Cynthia Frimpong is a board-certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from Valley View University and worked as an accountant for more than 10 years before transitioning to healthcare.
Cynthia earned a second bachelor's degree in Nursing from Fortis College, a master's degree in Nursing Leadership and Management from Western Governors University, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certificate from Regis College, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Capella University.
She is an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (across the lifespan). Cynthia has extensive mental health nursing experience in inpatient psychiatric, correctional, and school settings. She is trained in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and received a SAMHSA waiver to treat patients with substance use disorders.
Cynthia is also a Board-Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH) and currently operates her private mental health practice in Shelburne, Vermont.
Awards and Achievements
- Above and Beyond Staff Award, 2018
- Clara Barton Award for overcoming obstacles, 2015
- Jean Watson Award for exceptional demonstration of caring in nursing, 2015
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
- American Nurses Association
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
RESEARCH AND/OR CREATIVE WORKS
- Transitional care plan in mental health care (in progress)