Carol Mackusick, NP

“Often times I have found that just being present for someone can mean so very much.”

Background‍

Some of my earliest memories are ‘doctoring’ my baby dolls and our kittens. In 2017, I became quite ill. I had many symptoms that didn’t feel right to me. No one believed me even despite teaching nursing at the time and having a great career in academics. Finally, an ER provider found the issue. I decided then if I made it to the other side, I would go back into clinical practice to help others have a voice when things were not going so well for them.

Education

• Undergraduate: BSN, Clayton State University, Morrow, GA
• Medical School: MSN, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, GA
• Post-Graduate Studies: Adult Gerontology Advanced Practice, Maryville University

Life and Hobbies

I enjoy hiking and mountain biking. You can often find me in a local yoga studio pretending that I know what all those poses really are! I have been married to my husband David for over 30 years. We currently live in Sapphire, NC.