Charissa Purefoy, MSN, RN, PHN

She/Her/Hers

Clinical Adjunct Faculty, School of Nursing

Areas of Expertise

  • Public Health
  • Health Policy, law, and Ethics

Biography

Professor Charissa Purefoy is a proud alumnus of Touro University California, having obtained her master's degree in 2021. She has 11 years of nursing experience that started, working on a neuro medical surgical floor before transitioning to work as a Public Health Nurse for 7 years in Contra Costa County. Charissa is passionate about health equity, health policy, and expanding the diversity of nursing education.

Education

  • Master of Science Nursing

Memberships and Affiliations

  • ANA

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Resource Management
  • Health Policy, Law, and Ethics
  • Writing Support