Rigoberto Picazo

Instructor MSN, FNP
  • rpicazo@samuelmerritt.edu

Programs and Courses Taught

MSN Family Nurse Practitioner

N670 Family Centered Advanced Practice Nursing, N676 Care of Chronic and Complex Conditions, N678 Clinical Practicum

About Me

I am truly honored to be a Nurse Practitioner, and especially privileged to be in the teaching profession as an Instructor for the Family Nurse Practitioner program.  Prior to being in healthcare, I spent nearly a decade working for a Fortune 500 company in consulting and educating roles across the 12 western states.  I was offered a TA position while completing my last semester in the FNP program, where I became passionate about instructing.  I have been a Nurse Practitioner in a Heart and Vascular clinic, providing care to patients with various cardiovascular conditions.  I thoroughly enjoy providing care and patient education, to empower a person to participate and invest in their health care, for a better quality of life. 

Education

Education

º£½ÇÖ±²¥, Masters of Science in Nursing, FNP, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Bachelors of Science, International Business

Teaching Interests

lipid disorders, heart failure, diabetes, mental health and muculoskeletal disorders. 

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society

Honors & Awards

Honors & Awards

Outstanding Graduating Student Award for Class of 2016 FNP Program