Yolande S. McCray

Virtually by Appointment  
Monday/Wednesday/Friday • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

 

Advanced Health Assessment NGR 5003 - Online
Advanced Pathophysiology NGR 5141 - Online
Advanced Pharmacology NGR 5172 - Online

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My name is Dr. Yolande McCray. I am an autonomous Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. I obtained my undergraduate degrees in Nursing, Nursing Administration and Health Sciences at the University of Central Florida in Orlando (FL). My love for education prompted me to seek and obtain a Master of Science degree in Nursing Education from Barry University in Miami (FL). I went on to pursue a Family Nurse Practitioner Master of Science degree from Chamberlain University (IL) and a post-Master of Science Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certification from the University of Miami (FL). My Doctorate in Nursing Practice was completed at Chamberlain University in Chicago (IL) where the project focus encompassed effective screening tools and mental health referrals for maternal patients at risk for depression.

My background is labor and delivery. I worked as a staff nurse and preceptor for over 14 years. I merged my love for maternal health and psychiatry to become an advocate for maternal mental health. Passionate about people, I also founded Julia's Kids Incorporated, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization in 2015. Based in South Florida, the organization offers resources to families with youth who have experienced the death of a loved one. I am currently self employed as a Nurse Practitioner.

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• Maternal Mental Health

• Child Grief Interventions

• Unique Salt and Pepper Shakers

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• Associate Professor - 2022 - Present
  Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL
• Nurse Practitioner - 2019 - Present
  Optimal Health Medical Center, Miami Gardens, FL
• Nurse Practitioner - 2018 - 2023
  DRT Behavioral Services, PLLC, Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Nurse Manager - 2016 - 2018
  Memorial Miramar Hospital, Miramar, FL
• Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty - 2016 - 2018
  Florida international University, Miami, FL
• Adjunct Nursing Faculty - 2015 - 2017
  Chamberlain College of Nursing, Miramar, FL
• Staff Nurse - 2008 - 2016
  North Shore Medical Center, Miami, FL

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Books and Book Chapters

• McCray, Y. (2018). Your Little Guide on How To Survive As a Nurse Manager. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
• 04/2023 Mental Health in the Era of Covid Alpha Kappa Alpha Regional Conference Upsilon Xi Omega Chapter Orlando, FL

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• 2022 Most Powerful and Influential Black Business Leaders
• 2017 Top 40 under 40

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• NGR 5141 Advance Pathophysiology
• NGR 5003 Advanced Health Assessment Theory
• NGR 5003 Advanced Health Assessment Practicum
• NGR 5172 Advanced Pharmacology
• NGR 6201 L Primary Care of Adult 1: Practicum

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www.brighterdaysformom.com
www.juliaskids.org