Kara Darretta, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Darretta Nurse Practitioner
1003549023Is Kara Darretta, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Kara Darretta, NP has a trust score of 61/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Mt Juliet. At 4 years of practice, they are early in their career.
The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Darretta's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a psych/mental health nurse practitioner?
Psychiatric-mental health NPs (PMHNPs) diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including medication management and therapy.
When to see one: For depression, anxiety, ADHD, or psychiatric medication management.
More about psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Mt Juliet, TN
Mt Juliet has 45 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 9 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Tennessee nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
4
Years practicing
10
Avg in Mt Juliet
45
Nurse Practitioners in Mt Juliet
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Darretta's license is active and unrestricted with the Tennessee board of nursing (link on this page).
- Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
- Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
- Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kara Darretta, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Kara Darretta, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1003549023) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Tennessee Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Kara Darretta, NP?
Kara Darretta, NP has approximately 4 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Mt Juliet has about 10 years. There are 45 nurse practitioners in Mt Juliet, including 9 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Kara Darretta, NP located?
Kara Darretta, NP practices at Darretta Nurse Practitioner, 660 S MOUNT JULIET RD STE 130, Mt Juliet, TN 37122. Phone: (865) 588-3173.
Related reading
Choosing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
PMHNPs are a growing option for mental-health medication management.
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?
In most states NPs can prescribe, including many controlled substances.
How to Verify an NP's License
Confirming an active license and clean record is a smart first step.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Darretta's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 07/07/2022