Nursing
A valuable asset to the Center’s multidisciplinary approach is the care, oversight and insight provided by the certified family nurse practitioner (NP). Working under the supervision the pain physicians, the nurse practitioner's focus is to see return patients, handle pharmacological therapies and address ongoing issues related to patient wellness.
Meet our Staff: Sheila Abebe, FNP
A native of Indianapolis, Sheila graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She later returned to earn both her master’s degree in nursing administration and a nurse practitioner degree with an emphasis in family care.In her free time, Sheila enjoys spending time with her family, reading and long distance running.
Undergraduate Education
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
B.S.N 1982
Post-Graduate Education
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
M.A., Nursing Administration 1985
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
F.N.P. 1998
Licensure
Registered Nurse, Indiana
Nurse Practioner, Indiana
Professional Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau, Beta Rho Chapter May 1984-Present
Advance Practice Nurses (CAPNI) 2004
Indiana State Nurse’s Association, 1998-Present
Publications
A Leader’s Guide to Education: Imogene M. King and Sr. Callista Roy,
Edited by Sigma Theta Tau- July 1984
Co-author, University of Indianapolis “Creating Healthy Families and Communities, Heart Smart and Heart Healthy”- February 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000