Akei Shirley

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner · El Rio Community Health Center

Nurse Practitioner Tucson, AZ

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
7 years
since Aug 2019

Experience

Akei Shirley is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in Nurse Practitioner. Currently working at El Rio Community Health Center in Tucson, AZ. Nurse Practitioners are advanced practice nurses who diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and manage patient care with a high degree of clinical autonomy.

Pediatric Nurse PractitionerCurrent
El Rio Community Health Center
Since Aug 2019 · 7 years · Tucson, AZ

Education

University of Arizona
Doctor's Degree
2016 – 2018
University of Arizona
Master of Science (M.S.) · Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
2011 – 2014
Grambling State University
BS · Biology
2006 – 2011

Skills

Molecular Biology Teamwork Laboratory Research Pcr Biochemistry Genetics Qpcr Biotechnology Life Sciences Cell Culture Cell Biology Western Blotting Microscopy

About El Rio Community Health Center

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
Office Location
Tucson, AZ

Position in NurseSend Database

  • 95,391 healthcare professionals in NurseSend hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Akei Shirley is one of them.
  • 1,678 Nurse Practitioners are based in AZ (out of 14,882 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 38 contacts at El Rio Community Health Center are tracked in NurseSend.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in AZ: $84,000 – $161,000 (median $119,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in AZ: Banner Health (106), Mayo Clinic (28), Honorhealth (25).
  • 3% of Nurse Practitioners in AZ hold a senior title (Manager, Director, Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Lead, etc.).
  • 83% of Nurse Practitioners in AZ have verified education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026 · Compiled from NPI registry public licensing data and public LinkedIn profile data. Methodology & sources.

Recruiting Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioners (NPs) provide advanced clinical care and often practice with independence. Recruiting an NP like Akei Shirley typically requires emphasizing autonomy, patient panel size, and prescriptive authority. NPs are in high demand for primary care, urgent care, and specialty clinics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Akei Shirley located?

Akei Shirley is based in Tucson, AZ and is a Nurse Practitioner.

Where does Akei Shirley work?

Akei Shirley is currently at El Rio Community Health Center in Tucson, AZ.

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What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in AZ?

Nurse Practitioners in AZ typically earn $84,000 to $161,000 annually, with a median of $119,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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