Vernita Wright, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wright Nurse Practitioner
1073300083Is Vernita Wright, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Vernita Wright, NP has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Memphis. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 1 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 Wright'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
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Memphis, TN
Memphis has 1437 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 105 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
1
Years practicing
11
Avg in Memphis
1437
Nurse Practitioners in Memphis
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Wright'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 Vernita Wright, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Vernita Wright, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1073300083) 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 Vernita Wright, NP?
Vernita Wright, NP has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Memphis has about 11 years. There are 1437 nurse practitioners in Memphis, including 105 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Vernita Wright, NP located?
Vernita Wright, NP practices at Wright Nurse Practitioner, 3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE, Memphis, TN 38128. Phone: (901) 516-8895.
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 Wright'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
- 04/23/2025