Lorie Shuler is a native of Oklahoma and a proud member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She became a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, respectfully, after spending twenty five years as a nurse working in many facets of nursing. Her experience, training and education were utilized at the University of Central Oklahoma, where she instructed nursing students in the BSN program. Lorie is board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. She is passionate about serving and providing mental health care services to rural and underserved areas. She enjoys spending time with her family, antiquing and golf.