
Sarah Bakke, MSN, CRNP-ACPC
Locations: Main Building, Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care
About Sarah Bakke, MSN, CRNP-ACPC
Sarah received her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and went on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis and subsequently received her Master of Science in Nursing from Drexel University, Dual Acute and Pediatric Primary Care.
Sarah brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of neonatal care from her clinical experience in a Level III and IV Surgical NICUs and PICUs. She was active in Shared Governance serving as the Chair and was the Magnet navigator. She led many evidence-based practice initiatives to improve developmental care practices as part of the Neuroprotective Care Committee.
Professionally, Sarah has presented nationally on a variety of neonatal and developmental care focused topics and has provided consultations thru Synapse Care Solutions.
In addition to Sarah’s healthcare background, she brings a unique background from her Military Service. She served in Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan (2006-2007) & was a Captain, in the Indiana Army National Guard (2001-2010) serving as a project officer at Joint Forces Headquarters responsible for new equipment fielding and training.
Titles
Nurse Practitioner, Pulmonary Hypertension
Certifications
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Care/Acute Care (CRNP-PC/AC)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Epic Certified - Physician Builder
Awards and Honors
2021, Class of 2021 Dual PNP Excellence Award – Drexel University
Leadership and Memberships
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Network
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BSN - Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
ASN - Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN
BS in Computer Science - Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN
Graduate Degree
MSN (Dual Acute and Pediatric Primary Care) - Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA