Dr. Shawn Warren
DNP, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Director, Kaysville
Bio
Dr. Shawn Warren received his Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from the University of Utah and specializes as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). Before his doctoral studies, he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He has always found a passion for making people smile, laugh, and find happiness, which he feels led him into psychiatry.
Dr. Warren started his career as a registered nurse working in an inpatient psychiatric hospital in Idaho Falls. During this time, he worked with adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients in their most difficult moments. Upon graduating with his DNP, he began working in an outpatient setting, treating individuals of all ages.
Throughout his time as a PMHNP, he has worked with patients who struggle with both mental illness and addiction. He has a passion for treating all mental health struggles, but feels that depression, anxiety, and OCD are areas of his highest interest.
As a former faculty member for Purdue Global University, Shawn understands the importance of mentorship and training future providers. While instructing at Purdue, Shawn taught courses in Neuroscience and Psychopharmacology in the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program.
From the Provider
Mental health is important for everyone, myself included. I try to take care of myself by doing the things that I love. I feel happiest when I surround myself with family and friends. I also try my best to eat healthy, exercise routinely, and get adequate sleep so I can help my body function to the best of its ability.
I love spending as much time as I can in the water and outdoors. I will take any opportunity I can get to snorkel, whether that is in the ocean or a river. I was able to go to Alaska and even though it was cold, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to go snorkeling in the Kenai River.
I have learned many treatment modalities to best care for those who struggle with mental illness. I have spent many hours learning the best ways to treat my patients so I can be prepared for whoever seeks help. Each individual I encounter has their own story and specific concerns. While one treatment may work for one, this does not necessarily mean it will work for all. As such, I collaborate with my patients to create a plan that we agree upon for the best possible outcome. If medication is utilized it should be considered a tool to achieve mental health in addition to lifestyle modifications and therapy.