Carolynn Huyghe PhD, CPNP-PC

Instructor of Practice
Human Health Building, Room 1008
(248) 364-8856
chuyghe@oakland.edu

Biography:

Carolynn Huyghe is an Instructor of Practice in the Oakland University School of Nursing. Her clinical expertise is in Pediatrics where she continues her work in a pediatric primary care clinic. Her scholarship focus is the effects of extracurricular activities on pediatric mental and behavioral health. Her research is grounded in Fry’s Spiritual Leadership Theory where she has explored spiritual leadership within nursing.

Carolynn serves on the SIGMA Theta Psi at-Large Chapter Board, and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse practitioners committee. She is also the Student Nurses Association of Oakland University faculty committee member.

Education:

• PhD- Oakland University 
• MSN- Wayne State University 
• BSN- Oakland University
  • Journalism Minor

Clinical Expertise:

Carolynn’s experience is in pediatrics from birth-adolescents. She works in a primary care clinic in Shelby Township treating acute conditions, preventative care, and mental health care. 

Research Area Interests:

• Pediatric mental health/behavioral health 
• Spiritual Leadership within Nursing

Professional Affiliations:

• SIGMA Theta Psi at-Large Chapter
• National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
• Midwest Nursing Research Society Pediatric RIIG