Dr. Staten has been a psychiatric nurse since 1978 working in inpatient and community settings. Her work primarily has been with persons who experience substance abuse, mood and anxiety disorders. She worked in a project for nurses with mental health problems and for the past 13 years worked in college student mental health. She was a nurse educator for 28 years, teaching at all levels including ADN, BSN, MSN and PhD. Her research focuses on mental health concerns of young adults.
Dr. Staten has been involved with APNA leadership including the Advanced Practice Council, Board of Directors and past president of the KY-Chapter.
Dr. Staten has begun a new chapter in her career with a clinical position in the Behavioral Health Clinic, Ft. Knox, Department of the Army working with activity duty military.