Dr. James Q. Simmons, NP is one of the most sought-after medical experts in the media because of his uncanny ability to distill complex and complicated concepts into consumable content for any community.

Dr. James Q. Simmons wearing glasses and a blazer, seated behind a podcast microphone in front of a window and indoor plant

Are you a Doctor or are you a Nurse Practitioner?

Yes

So are you a “Doctor” or are you a “Nurse Practitioner?” A frequent question answered recently on KTLA in less than 60 seconds!

Does He Know What He’s Talking About?

Professional Activities

Board-Certified Critical Care Nurse Practitioner, Los Angeles, CA

Guest Lecturer, UCLA School of Nursing & University of Illinois-Chicago College of Nursing

Clinical Ambassador – Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “Let’s Stop HIV Together” Initiative

Advisory Board Chair – APAIT

LGBTQIA+ Task Force Advisor – ANA California

Keynote Speaker – Pri-Med Continuing Medical Education

Course Lecturer – Medscape Continuing Medical Education

Education

Doctorate of Nursing Practice

University of California – Los Angeles

(Project/Dissertation)

Master of Science in Nursing

University of Illinois-Chicago

Bachelor of Science in Journalism & Mass Communications

Drake University