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Henderson, Carla, APRN, GNP, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Geriatric Medicine Clinic
Home Based Primary Care Program

Division: Geriatrics
Department: Internal Medicine

Carla Henderson is a resident of Galveston and holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, achieved in 1997. She furthered her education by completing a Geriatric nurse practitioner program in 2008 and a Family nurse practitioner program in 2012 at the same institution. With over 25 years of experience, Carla has worked across various specialty areas including Geriatrics, Case Management, ICU, Burns, Med-Surg, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, and Transplant. She will be contributing her expertise to the Geriatric Galveston clinic and Home Based Primary Care.
Medical/Professional School:
FNP, University of Texas Medical Branch- Galveston, TX, 2012
MSN, University of Texas Medical Branch- Galveston, TX, 2008
BSN, University of Texas Medical Branch- Galveston, TX, 1997
Certifications:
Texas Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse
Texas Board of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner

Beverly Pennington completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. A few years later, she came back to UTMB to join the Geriatric Division as the Geriatric Nurse Practitioner serving the Galveston community. Beverly is an active member of Sigma Theta Tau which recognize superior achievements and developing leadership qualities. She is also an active member of organizations such as American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Hospice and Palliative Care Association, Texas Nurse Practitioners, and Texas Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Medical/Professional School:

MSN, The University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX, 2014

DNP, The University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX, 2022