Joan Nancy Tufts, CPNP

Joan Tufts graduated from the Medical College of Pennsylvania. She received her MSN from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and there certified as a PNP. She has practiced across several states during her journey with her husband, Adam, who is now retired from the United States Air Force. Joan brings a variety of experience with her. She has practiced in pediatrics, oncology, infectious disease, medical surgical and as a school nurse. Joan Tufts, BSN, MSN, CPNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - MUSC Children's Health West Ashley Charleston, South Carolina Joan Tufts, BSN, MSN, CPNP, is a highly experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at MUSC Children's Health West Ashley in Charleston, South Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Joan is board certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Joan brings extensive clinical experience spanning pediatrics, oncology, infectious disease, medical-surgical care, and school nursing. Her diverse background allows her to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care tailored to the unique needs of children and their families. In addition to her clinical practice, Joan is dedicated to educating the next generation of healthcare providers. She serves as a professor in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program at Regis College in Boston, Massachusetts, and acts as a preceptor to nurse practitioner students from multiple universities. Joan is widely recognized for her compassionate approach and strong commitment to her patients, qualities consistently reflected in her outstanding patient reviews. A proud mother of three, Joan and her family settled in Charleston following her husband's distinguished 24-year career in the United States Air Force. A fun fact about Joan: she comes from a large family and is one of twelve children.