Dr. Shayla Buckler is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Assistant Clinical Professor with over 20 years of experience in clinical care, education, and leadership. She teaches and mentors nursing students while helping shape curriculum across multiple universities.

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In her clinical work, she provides trauma-informed psychiatric care to adolescents with mental health and substance use disorders, focusing on evidence-based treatment, patient education, and collaborative care. Dr. Buckler is dedicated to improving outcomes for underserved populations and preparing the next generation of nurses through compassionate, practice-driven education.