Mary Priscilla Leong

MSN, AGACNP-BC, WCS

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College Assistant Professor

mleong@nmsu.edu 
575-646-3754
HSS 239

College Assistant Professor Priscilla Leong brings over 25+ years of nursing experience, including 12+ years as a Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at El Paso and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New Mexico State University. Her clinical expertise includes wound care and critical care, along with extensive experience in nursing leadership, management, and quality improvement.

A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, Professor Leong is deeply committed to educating the next generation of nurses. She is especially passionate about advancing healthcare education that supports and empowers fellow veterans. Her greatest professional joy comes from mentoring and inspiring future nurses to become compassionate, skilled, and service-driven healthcare professionals.

Education

MSN, University of Texas El Paso
BSN, New Mexico State University

Clinical Focus

  • Wound Care
  • Adult/Geriatric Acute Care