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Sandra Rust graduated from Utah Valley Community College in 2002 with an associate degree in applied science. Sandra continued her formal education and graduated Cum Laude from Weber State University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She practiced as an R.N. and administer/Director of Nursing for the last 8 years at a rural home health and hospice agency in Vernal, UT. Her leadership consisted of providing on-going education to agency nurses and staff, maintaining state and federal regulations and setting high standards for patient care. By working in a rural environment, Sandra learned the detriments in accessing health care for rural America. In 2013, Sandra returned to formal education to accomplish her goal of obtaining certification as a family nurse practitioner. Sandra is currently enrolled in University of Utah’s doctoral nursing program and is centering on family medicine. She yearns to work in rural America and with under served populations. Sandra looks forward to carry on her education and increasing her knowledge in providing care for the pediatric, adult and geriatric populations.