Emily Harrington, FNP, PMHNP
About Emily Harrington, FNP, PMHNP
Emily Harrington, RN, PMHNP, has served on the Blanchet House board since 2014 in various roles including president from 2018-2020. Emily brings a strong background in healthcare to the position. She worked as a nurse in the Providence Health system after receiving her Master’s in Nursing from the University of Portland and a Master’s in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Practice from Gonzaga University.
“I believe our organization is called to do more than just feed our guests, but rather to find creative ways to heal them both physically and mentally,” she says.
Emily partnered with the University of Portland to open the Harrington Health Clinic, a nurse-led clinic located within Blanchet House.
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
University of Portland- Master's in Nursing
Gonzaga University- Master's in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing