Bridget Miranda, DNP, MBA, FNP-C

Assistant Professor

Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 2117

Email: bmiranda@apu.edu

Office Location: San Diego Regional Campus, Room 118

Bridget Miranda received her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Azusa Pacific University where she also obtained her MSN, certificate in nursing education and BSN. Before pivoting to healthcare, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from the Design Institute of San Diego and practiced as a designer for many years. She is interested in the merge between health and design focusing on how the built environment effects one's health.

She has always loved working with children of all ages. Besides specializing in Pediatric Urology, Bridget Miranda has experience in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and early childhood neurocognitive development in the the NICU follow-up clinic. As an educator, she is committed to supporting nursing students as they pursue their new career in nursing.

Education

• DNP in Nursing, Azusa Pacific University
• MBA, Azusa Pacific University
• MS in Nursing, Azusa Pacific University
• Certificate in Nursing Education, Azusa Pacific University
• BS in Nursing, Azusa Pacific University
• BFA in Interior Design, Design Institute of San Diego

Credentials/Certifications

• Registered Nurse - Board of Registered Nursing State of California
• Public Health Nurse - Board of Registered Nursing State of California
• Family Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registered Nursing, State of California
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Academic Area

• School of Nursing

Expertise

• Family Practice
• Neonatal Intensive Care
• High Risk Infant Follow-up
• Adult & Pediatric Urology
• Virtual Learning and Simulation

Courses Taught

• GNRS 516 – Disease and Symptom Management
• GNRS 543 – Transitions Care Continuum
• GNRS 556 and 556P – Intermediate Medical Surgical Care of Adults
• GNRS 564 – Nutrition and Therapeutics
• GNRS 583 – Nursing Care of Children and Young Adults
• GNRS 573 – Clinical Residency
• GNRS 578 and 578P – Health Assessment and Lab
• GNRS 582A – Pathophysiology
• GNRS 582B – Pathophysiology
• GNRS 583P – Nursing Care of Children and Young Adults Clinical
• GNRS 586 – Leadership and Management in Professional Practice
• GNRS 588P – Advanced Nursing Care of the Adult - Virtual Learning Experience
• GNRS 590A – Primary Health Care of the Young Family