DUSON Student Spotlight highlights the diverse background of our nursing students and their personal stories of dedication, leadership, perseverance and academic or community achievements.

DUSON shines a spotlight on DNP student Dr. Brandon Brock from Amarillo, Texas. Brock will graduate in 2017.

Q: What would people be surprised to know about you?

A: I just received the Living Legacy Award from Samford University where I did my MSN.  A week later I got the Humanitarian Award from the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation for my work with Veterans and patients with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Q: What is a cause you're passionate about?

A: Helping veterans with mental illness and PTSD after war.

Q: Tell us about a project, service group or organization that you are involved with at DUSON, Duke University or in the community.

A: I am a clinical leader at Cerebrum Health Centers, as well as a clinical lecturer at an osteopathic school, the University of Miami iCAMP. In addition, I have a Neurology post graduate program and Integrative Medicine Program.

Q: What have you learned (or are learning) that's made a difference for you?

A: That people matter and our veterans deserve high quality health care.

Q: How does your nursing degree fit into your life's plans?

A:  I am researching the best way to help our veterans with the most cost efficient plan for long term solutions.