Samantha L. Branson, APRN-NP-C, is board-certified as a family nurse practitioner. She received her associate degree in nursing from St. Charles Community College and her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in nursing from the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). Before joining the SSM Health Medical Group, Samantha worked at SSM Health Urgent Care Center as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has certification from the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) in emergency pediatric nursing and emergency trauma nursing. Since 2001, Samantha has been assessing and treating patients with various critical/urgent conditions. She provides care to patients of all ages. As adjunct faculty for UMSL, she has instructed and facilitated clinical experiences for students seeking baccalaureate-nursing degrees at SSM Health DePaul Hospital. She has successfully completed the St. Louis Clinical Faculty Academy, produced by the Missouri Hospital Association. She is a current member of Sigma Theta Tau and American Association of Nurse Practitioners.