Desert Neurosurgery
Darla K. Scarrow, NP
Harvey G. Thomas, M.D. Eric B. Leach, PA-C
Jeremy D. Platt Another Name Here
Darla K. Scarrow, NP
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Physician Profiles
Darla K. Scarrow, MSN, APRN, BC
Family Nurse Practitioner

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Current: Desert Neurosurgery, P.C.
4566 E. Inverness Avenue, Suite 208
Mesa, AZ 85206
Year Institution Position/Title
2001-2003 Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
School of Nursing
Lubbock Texas
Family Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Instructor in the Graduate and Undergraduate Program
2001 Presbyterian Women’s
Health Clinic at the
Community Health
Center of Lubbock Texas
Family Nurse Practitioner
Providing Gynecological Health Services to the Underserved
1998-2000 Parkland Hospital
Dallas Texas
Family Nurse Practitioner
In the OB/ER and Prenatal Clinic Supervisor in Outreach Sites
1996-1998 Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
Student Health Services
Lubbock Texas
Family Nurse Practitioner providing care to university students
1996 Texas Tech University
Exercise and Sports
Sciences Department
Lubbock Texas
Course Director for the Health Program Planning Course
1994-1996 Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
School of Nursing
Faculty Associate in Undergraduate Program and Research Assistant on a rural Health Grant
1991-1994 Covenant Lakeside
Hospital
Lubbock Texas
Critical Care Staff RN for the Medical/Surgical ICU and BLS Instructor
1990-1991 Covenant Lakeside
Hospital
Lubbock Texas
Critical Care Nurse Tech for the Medical/Surgical ICU
1988-1990 Covenant Lakeside
Hospital
Lubbock Texas
Unit Sec./Nurse Assist.
Medical Surgical Unit
1987-1989 Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
School of Nursing
Lubbock Texas
Student Assistant in the Clinical Simulation Center
1985-1987 Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
School of Nursing
Lubbock Texas
Student Assistant in the Faculty Support Services
1987 University Medical
Center
Basic Life Support Institute
1984-1985 Lanny Harris Insurance Receptionist/Secretary
1983-1985 Teddy Jones, RN, PHD
TTUHSC Dean of
Nursing
Typist for a textbook

EDUCATION

1995 Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
MSN/FNP
1991 Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
School of Nursing
Lubbock, Texas
BSN

THESIS
Oral Hygiene in the Elderly Home Health Care Patient. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, Lubbock, Texas, 1995.


Additional Education/Certificates
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses’ Credential Center, 1996.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, Lubbock, Texas, 1991.
Hearing Screener, Texas Department of Health, Lubbock, Texas, 2002.
Basic Life Support, American Hearth Association, Lubbock, Texas, 1987.

Honors
  > Sigma Theta Tau International Iota Mu Chapter, Member, 1995-present.
  > Viet Nam Faculty Representative, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, 2003.
  > Employee of the Month, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Student Health Services, 1998.
  > Ten Years of Service Award, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1996.
  > Texas Nurses Association District 18 Scholarship Recipient, 1995.
  > Rotary International Group Study, Diplomat to Brazil, 1994.
  > Awarded the Human Potential Award, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, 1991.
  > Spirit of Nursing Award Army Nurse Corps, 1991.
  > Healing Touch Award, Covenant Lakeside Hospital, Lubbock, Texas, 1991.
  > Ford Bank Group’s Scholarship Recipient, 1990.
  > Dean’s Honor Roll, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1987, 1990.

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

Managing a Code: Code Choreography. Crosbyton Clinical Hospital, Crosbyton, Texas, June 2002.

The War on Warts. Southwest College Health Association Regional Conference. Lubbock, Texas, October 1997.

STD’s and You. Guest Lecturer, Texas Tech University, Exercise and Sports Sciences Department, Lubbock, Texas, 1995.

Media

Public Health Education

Sports Drinks. Chancellor’s Check-up. Regionally Televised June, 2003. Tinea Pedis. Chancellor’s Check-up. Regionally Televised August 2002. Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke. Abilene Hispanic Guide. June, 2002

Professional

2002-2003 Texas Nurses Association. District 18. Secretary.
2002-2003 Sigma Theta Tau. Vice-President.
2001-2003 Texas Nursing Students’ Association. Co-Advisor.
1992-1993 Texas Nurses Association. District 18. programs and Projects Committee Member.
1990-1991 National Student Nurses’ Association Council of the State Presidents. Chair of the Planning Committee.
1990-1991 Texas nursing Students’ Association (State Level). President.
1989-1990 Texas Nursing Students’ Association (State Level). Secretary.
1988-1989 Texas Nursing Students’ Association (Local Level). Programs and Projects Chair.

Community

2001-2003 Presbyterian Center of Lubbock, Texas. Board of Directors.
1996-1998 Presbyterian Center of Lubbock, Texas. Board of Directors.

University

1997-1998 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Student Senate Member.

School of Nursing

2002-2003 Undergraduate Student Affairs Committee. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. Chair.
2001-2003 World Health Organization Affiliation Committee. Chair.
2001-2002 Student Alumni Affairs Committee. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. Co-Chair.
1989-1990 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Ambassador.

Academic Courses Taught

NURS5340 Primary Health Care Practice I: Advanced Assessment, Pathology and Management. Spring, 2003; Fall, 2002.
NURS3303 Nursing Management of Pharmacological Therapy. Fall, 2002.
NURS3601 The Role of the Nurse in Complex Health Situations. Spring. 2003; Fall, 2002; Fall, 2001.
NURS3301 Nursing Care of the Healthy Aging Adult. Summer, 2002.
NURS3204 Basic Physical Assessment. Spring, 2002;Spring and Summer, 2001.
NURS3404 Advanced Clinical Concepts. Spring, 2002.
NURS2601 Nursing in Wellness and Illness. Spring. 2001.
NURS3030 Independent Studies in Pediatrics and Hispanic Health Care. 2001.