Dr. Barbara De Groot graduated in 1992 with her associate degree in nursing and now holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Her nursing experience spans multidisciplinary staff and patient education; acute, hospice, and home health nursing; hospital discharge planning and education; supervisor, manager, and directorship positions; and teaching in ADN and BSN programs. She is currently the Certified Nurse Aide Program Director for the New Mexico Genesis Healthcare training centers.