Mary received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree followed by a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Prior to earning her Doctorate, Mary obtained 5 years of experience as a Critical Care Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at the West Bank location. Mary is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Additionally, she is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.