Marie Belanger, PMHNP

Marie Belanger, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC Ms. Belanger comes to us with a diverse background with a cumulative of 30 plus years as an RN, and advanced practice RN/FNP with board certification in family medicine awarded through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Ms. Belanger received her Master of Science in nursing from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina in 2000. She completed intensive training in clinical study and practicum to prepare her for the family nurse practitioner board certification. Her program placed special emphasis on serving those populations who face barriers to access to care. In keeping with her commitment to our patients and our community, Ms. Belanger has been awarded a post-masters certification in Family Mental Health Psychiatry from the University of South Alabama in Mobile Alabama in December of 2010 and earned Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Board Certifying ANCC. Before joining the staff at Brightside Health, Ms. Belanger worked as an FNP in the urgent care/emergency room setting, clinical oncology, family medicine, and outpatient/inpatient psychiatric settings. She has contributed to educating nursing students at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington as an associate clinical professor in women’s health care. Ms. Belanger is affiliated with Sigma Theta Tau-Beta Nu and Zeta Gamma chapters of the National Nurse’s Honor Society, the American Nurses Association, and North Carolina Nurses Association. Ms. Belanger is currently an Honor guard member of the National Nurse Honor Guard volunteering her time when needed to attend the nurses Memorial Service and or celebrations of life with fellow guards to honor the life contributions of the fallen nurse. In her spare time she can be found spending blessed time at home with her husband of 23 years, her two delightful puppies and two amazing grandchildren. Her hobbies include nature, painting and reading.