RN , Masters (Current)
Salma Ziani, RN, is a second-year Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) student at Western Governors University. Her nursing journey began in the postpartum unit, where she developed a deep appreciation for supporting mothers and their families during one of the most significant transitions in their lives.
Eager to broaden her skills, Ziani cross-trained in the Obstetrics Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (OB PACU) and later transitioned to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where she now provides compassionate care for Level III newborns and, at the same time, plays the role of transition nurse for newborns during the transition period.
While working in the postpartum unit, Ziani contributed to a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) project aimed at enhancing outcomes for patients with maternal hypertensive disorders. She also cross-trained in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit to assist with hospital needs, demonstrating her adaptability and commitment to patient-centered care across various settings.
Outside of nursing and academics, Ziani finds joy in reading, gardening, and traveling, activities that help her stay grounded and inspired. She values continuous learning, both personally and professionally, and finds that her hobbies often renew her empathy and perspective in caring for others. Ziani hopes to combine her clinical experience, education, and passion for mental health and substance misuse disorders to become a compassionate advocate for holistic care supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges with understanding, empathy, and respect.