Bethsaida “Betsy” Lopez Gillum, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC is a board-certified acute care Nurse Practitioner and she earned her nursing degrees from the University of Florida, graduating with honors in both her bachelor’s and master’s programs. Betsy brings over a decade of diverse clinical experience spanning critical care, cardiology, emergency medicine, rural health, and pain management. She is currently completing her PhD at Florida State University, where her research focuses on women’s health and pain, particularly during midlife transitions. Betsy is known for her open-mindedness, compassion, and an evidence-informed approach to medicine. She is deeply committed to delivering honest and comprehensive care to her patients. When not at work, Betsy enjoys ocean views, family adventures, cheering on her children at their sports events, reading dystopian novels and watching military history documentaries.