Diane M. Backhaus, A.P.R.N.

Biography

In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family and crochet.

Care Philosophy

I seek to provide care that includes consideration not only of one's body, but also of one's holistic, mind, spirit and family needs.

Area of Interest

I enjoy working in many areas, and I have a special interest in geriatric care.

Teaching and Professional Positions

• Inpatient Consultants, Post-Acute Division Nurse Practitioner
• 2014-2016: NorthCare Hospice, Nurse Practitioner
• 2010-2015: Continuum Health Care (formerly Shawnee Mission Internal Health), Nurse Practitioner
• 2007-2009: William Jewell College of Nursing, Adjunct Clinical Professor
• Liberty Hospital, Medical Surgical Units Float Nurse
• 1985-2009: RN at several Kansas City area hospitals, including as Medical-Surgical Float Nurse (2000-2010) at Cushing Hospital

Professional Memberships

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association, including as past president of the Heartland GAPNA Chapter