Stacie’s decision to become a Family Nurse Practitioner stems from her love of working closely with patients and seeing the positive difference she can make in their lives. She chose to work in gastroenterology because she’s very passionate about health promotion and disease prevention. The gut has been called the body’s second brain and gastroenterology health is important to overall well-being. Stacie’s goal as a healthcare provider is to use her clinical skills and knowledge to help Utahns improve their health and quality of life.