Palmer ACES was founded by Dr. Debra Palmer, an experienced Nurse Practitioner and nurse educator following the Covid 19 pandemic with the goal of increasing individual and collective well-being.
About The Founder
Dr. Palmer resides in Northern California near her three adult children and grandchildren. He career originated in the upper midwest near the shores of Lake Superior as a Licensed Practical nurse working as a hospital float nurse while completing her Registered Nurse Education at the College of St Scholastica. Upon graduation she moved to the state of Washington working in intensive care units at the onset of the HIV epidemic and later in California where her husband was stationed in the U S Navy. Eager to change her focus from acute care and the treatment of health complications to prevention and wellness she pursued a Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of San Diego where she completed education as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Her clinical practice has spanned over 25 years, primarily in the specialty practice of orthopedics. She has served as a nurse advocate and leader through state and local professional nursing organizations and collaborated with her peers in developing the first national certification for Orthopedic Nurse Practitioners. In 2010 she completed a Doctorate in Nursing practice degree followed by a nurse practitioner faculty position.
Kaiser Permanente Recognized her as an Every Day Hero for leading primary care mission teams in Guatemala and as a recipient of the David Lawrence Community Service Award for her work with the Raymond Kay Community Clinic Fellowship team. In 2013 her peers awarded her the California Nurse Practitioner Association Bridging Healthcare Needs Award.
Her latest contribution to Nursing has been the completion of a PhD and research on sub-specialty nurse practitioner practice in her dissertation entitled Orthopedic Nurse Practitioners as a Sub-specialty: A Case Study.
Dr. Palmer’s research findings suggest the future of subspecialty nurse practitioners is dependent upon retaining the heart of nursing, the fundamental core of the Nurse Practitioner role. It is Dr. Palmer’s belief, that the pursuit of wellness is dependent upon retaining ones fundamental core as well. Addressing ones sense of purpose in the grander scheme of life, the fundamental core of our well-being , has always been an essential element of the sacred art of Nursing and the promotion of well-being. It is this core that is often missing in the pursuit of well-being and a thriving future. The goal of Palmer Aces is to enhance holistic well-being of the body, mind and spirit by remaining true to ones fundamental purpose.
Stay tuned for more information on Dr. Palmer’s Soon to be published book entitled “Weathering in Storms of Adversity: a search for healing.”
To be released – fall of 2023
Mission:
To serve individuals and the nursing community in pursuit of improved holistic heath and well-being through the use of evidence based advocacy, consulting and education services ,guided by the principals incorporated into the Nurses Code of Ethics.
Vision:
We Aspire to become a valued resource in the Nursing community and wellness industry, known for individualized, holistic, wellness enhancement plans which assist health seekers in living well balanced ,healthy and meaningful lives.
Strategy:
We will achieve our vision through meaningful, collaborative and trusting relationships that assist in meeting mutually agreed upon wellness goals.
Goals:
Our clients will report improved ability to identify incongruence between actual and perceived well-being, strategies for enhancing personal well being and available well-ness services and resources.
Objectives:
- Create, develop and use evidence based educational content to assist others in wellness assessment and interventions to enhance holistic well-being.
- Serve as a model and mentor for individuals in advocating for their own enhanced wee being.
- Advocate for improved health and wellness resources and services for individuals and communities.
- Serve as an expert nurse consultant to individuals and organizations