Alicia C. Little, FNP

I decided that I wanted to be nurse when I was in high school. I loved learning in my science classes and getting to know people while working at a local restaurant, so it seemed like the perfect fit for me. I started my career as a bedside nurse in the hospital. Throughout my time as a nurse, my passion for learning how things work and the joy I experience from working with people continued to grow. With this experience, I pursued an advanced degree in order to play a more direct role in preventing chronic disease and improving overall wellness for my patients. As an adult-gerontology nurse practitioner, I now enjoy getting to know my patients over a longer period of time and helping them reach their health goals so they can live full, happy lives. My philosophy of care is to celebrate small victories and approach patients with an open ear and an open mind. In my free time, I like to read, garden, practice yoga, and spend time with my husband, Nick, and dogs, Rey and Olive.

I have always known that I wanted to work in the medical field but didn’t decide to pursue nursing until my sophomore year of college. I am so glad that I made that decision to change my major nursing because I think this is one of the most rewarding careers to have. I started my career at on a general medicine floor then ended my bedside nursing career in the emergency department and noticed a consistent pattern of patients being hospitalized due to a lack of preventative care. I became a nurse practitioner so I can provide preventative care to patients to help avoid hospitalizations. My philosophy of care is to provide patient centered care that is individualized for each patient to help them achieve their goals and be successful. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my son and husband, going to concerts, gardening and trying new restaurants.

Growing up, I knew I wanted to study nursing because I loved science and caring for others. I started my career as a nurse in the emergency department. While working there, I encountered several patients who suffered complications due to their limited access to quality primary care. Because of this experience, I decided to pursue an advanced degree so that I could make a difference. As a Family Nurse Practitioner in primary care, my passion is to help people stay out of the hospital and live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. My philosophy of care is to provide patient-centered, compassionate care. Every patient is unique and I believe that health care decisions should be individualized to meet each patient's personal needs and goals. Outside of work, I love to travel and spend time with my husband, friends and family. Im also a big sports fan, so I love to go to local football, baseball and softball games.