bntvd@nmsu.edu

Brandy Natividad is an experienced nursing professional and educator with over 25 years of diverse clinical experience. She is currently completing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at New Mexico State University, with a graduation date of Fall 2026.

She completed her Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Texas at El Paso in December 2022. She also earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nursing Education in 2016, as well as her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Brandy is a member of Alpha Chi, a national college honor society recognizing students who rank among the top 10% academically, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma), which recognizes excellence in nursing scholarship, leadership, and service.

Throughout her nursing career, Brandy has developed extensive experience across a variety of clinical specialties, including maternal-child health, intensive care, school nursing, and case management. Her professional accomplishments include participating in the implementation of a Level IV maternity unit at a local hospital and served on a maternal transport team, providing specialized care to high-risk obstetric patients.

She holds professional certifications in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing and Electronic Fetal Monitoring, reflecting her commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and evidence-based maternal care.

Brandy is dedicated to advancing nursing education, promoting evidence-based practice, and preparing future generations of nurses to provide compassionate, safe, and high-quality patient care.