top of page

Sharon Funicelli

DNP, RN APRN FNP-BC

Sharon Funicelli, DNP, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, is a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in nursing, including critical care, emergency medicine, and academic education. Her international career across South Africa, the UK, and the U.S. has shaped her into a compassionate, globally minded and adaptable clinician.


Sharon has taught didactic and clinical courses in Maternal and Child Health for the Direct Entry MSN (DEMSN) program and remains active in nursing education and mentorship. She holds a DNP from Aspen University, an MSN in Leadership from American Sentinel University, a Family Nurse Practitioner certificate from Chamberlain University, and a BSN with Honors from Thames Valley University in London. Her foundational training was completed in Cape Town, South Africa.


Now focused on women’s health, Sharon provides care in areas including contraception, menstrual health, menopause support, pap smears, breast exams, and preventive screenings. She is passionate about advancing her expertise to better support the health and well-being of women across all stages of life.


Sharon is committed to patient-centered care and clinical excellence, Sharon also remains deeply involved in nursing education and mentorship. You can expect a warm, caring, patient-centered approach and dedication to empowering individuals through compassionate, evidence-based care.
 

20250609_080448 (1).jpg

Education

2023-2024

Chamberlain University

Downers Grover, IL

Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)

2021-2022

Aspen University
Denver, CO

Doctor of Nursing Practice

2011-2013

American Sentinel University

Denver, CO

MSN in Management and Organizational Leadership

2003-2006

Thames Valley University London, UK

BSN (HONS) in Cardio-respiratory Nursing

1991-1995

Carinus Nursing College

Cape Town, South Africa

Diploma in General nursing, Midwifery, Psychiatry, and Community Nursing

©2020 by Sperling Medical Associates

bottom of page