Sandra Rivera-Turpen

Sandra N. Rivera Turpen, FNP, is a highly experienced Family Nurse Practitioner currently serving in two clinics at Neighborhood Health and CAPSTONE PEDIATRICS AND FAMILY CARE GROUP, PLLC. With a robust background in various healthcare settings, Sandra has taken on multiple roles since entering the nursing profession, including Vice President at Turpen & Associates, where independent contract work is provided across the state of Tennessee. Previous positions include Nurse Practitioner at Affiliated Internists and Hermitage Medical Associates, where autonomy in decision-making and patient care was exercised, and Family Nurse Practitioner at HealthSpring/Cigna, managing clinical programs and patient assessments. Sandra's early career involved nursing for the State of Tennessee, focusing on inmate healthcare. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology from Southwestern Adventist University and a Master of Science in Nursing Practice from Tennessee State University.