Dena Caplan, CRNP-PC, PMHNP
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Hi, I’m Dena. I’m a Nurse Practitioner at Pediatric Care Group. I look forward to meeting you!
Dena Caplan, CRNP-PC, PMHNP
NURSE PRACTITIONER
A bit about me...
What nurse practitioner school did you graduate from?
- Widener University
What medical / nurse practitioner school did you graduate from?
- Thomas Jefferson University - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Wilkes University - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
If you hadn't pursued a medical career, what other career / profession would you have chosen and why?
- As a young girl I always knew I wanted to work with children. I started my nursing career working in the NICU as a staff nurse and have continued my education to become both a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and most recently a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have been practicing as a primary care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for over 12 years!
Why did you choose PCG?
- PCG has a warm feeling of family.
Favorite sport or activity growing up?
- Swimming
Favorite pro / college sports team?
- Phillies
What's one interesting fact about you?
- I taught all of my three children to ski by the age of three, we go skiing every winter and now my children are more advanced than I am on the slopes!
Where would you most like to travel (what's on your bucket list)?
- Australia and New Zealand
Favorite ice cream flavor?
- Vanilla
Favorite superhero?
- Wonder Woman
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