Courtney Taylor

Assistant Professor (Clinical)

College of Nursing

  • Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    College of Nursing

BIO

Courtney Taylor is an Assistant Professor (Clinical) in the Division of Graduate Education and Advanced Practice (GEAP) at the University of Utah College of Nursing. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Brigham Young University and her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Utah.

 

Dr. Taylor practices as a Family Nurse Practitioner with Utah Juvenile Justice and Youth Services, where she provides comprehensive primary care to justice-involved youth with complex physical and behavioral health needs. Her clinical interests include adolescent health, trauma-informed care, and improving healthcare access for underserved populations.

 

Dr. Taylor's teaching interests include diagnostic reasoning, acute and episodic care, patient safety, advocacy, health policy, and clinical decision-making. She is passionate about preparing future nurse practitioners to deliver evidence-based, compassionate, and equitable care across diverse practice settings.

INSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS

  • Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    College of Nursing31 Dec 2025 - present

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Family Nurse Practitioner
    Juvenile Justice & Youth Services, Slate Canyon Youth Center, United StatesMay 2022 - present
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
    Canyon View Medical, Family Practice & Urgent Care, United StatesJan 2021 - Dec 2025
  • Registered Nurse, RN Coordinator, Unit Education Consultant
    Primary Children's Hospital, Central Staffing Resource Unit, United StatesJun 2012 - Sep 2020
  • Adjunct Faculty
    Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Department of Nursing, Provo, United StatesMay 2024 - May 2025

DEGREES

  • DNP, Nursing
    University of Utah, United States2020
  • BS, Nursing
    Brigham Young University, United States2012

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Family Nurse Practitioner
    American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification BoardJun 2020 - present
  • Nursing Education Graduate Certificate
    University of UtahMay 2020 - present
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
    Utah Division of Professional Licensing22 Jul 2020 - 31 Jan 2028
  • Registered Nurse
    Utah Division of Professional Licensing8 Oct 2024 - 31 Jan 2027
  • Basic Life Support
    American Heart Association1 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2027