Ms. Denise Daly-Stennis, DNP, PMHNP-BC

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Get to know Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Denise Daly-Stennis, who serves patients throughout the State of Florida.

With over four decades of experience in nursing, Denise has dedicated the last 17 years of her career to being a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. She specializes in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, substance addictions, and schizophrenia.

Her expertise spans various settings, including in-patient and out-patient services, consultation liaison, community mental health, Veteran administration services, corrections, and remote private practice. Her treatment motto is, “If you’ve done it to the least of these, you’ve done it unto me”, therefore, she treats each patient with the utmost dignity, respect, and compassion. 

Denise embarked on her educational path with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Adventist University in 1986. Subsequently, she pursued a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from Andrews University in 1992. Her dedication to nursing and healthcare continued with a Master of Science in Nursing Degree from the University of Phoenix in 2003. 

In 2006, Denise furthered her qualifications with a Post-Masters in Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) from the University of Florida. Most recently, her educational pursuits culminated with a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree from the University of Florida College of Nursing in 2022. 

Reflecting her commitment to excellence in the field of nursing and healthcare, Denise is certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The ANCC is a certification body for nursing board certification and the largest certification body for advanced practice registered nurses in the United States.

On a professional level, Denise is an active member of the American Psychiatric Nursing Association, the Golden Key Honor Society of the University of Florida, the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, and the Florida Nurses Association.

Psychiatric nursing or mental health nursing is the appointed position of a nurse who specializes in mental health and cares for people of all ages experiencing mental illnesses or distress. In the United States, a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse trained to provide a wide range of mental health services to patients and families in a variety of settings. PMHNPs diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe medications for patients who have psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. They are licensed to provide emergency psychiatric services, psychosocial and physical assessment of their patients, treatment plans, and patient care. They may also serve as consultants or as educators for families and staff. 

Denise’s commitment to charitable and philanthropic efforts shines through her involvement with various academic institutions and healthcare organizations. She served as a Volunteer Clinical Faculty-Preceptor for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psy. NP) students at the University of Cincinnati and the University of South Alabama, providing valuable guidance and mentorship. Similarly, she extended her expertise to Psy. DNP students at the University of South Florida and the University of Florida, fostering the development of future healthcare professionals. 

In addition to her academic contributions, Denise generously volunteered as a Psychiatric ARNP Provider at Shepherd’s Hope Clinic, further demonstrating her dedication to improving mental health services in the community.

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