Anne Getty, RN, CCHP
Anne (Annie) Getty is a seasoned Registered Nurse with over 23 years of diverse clinical experience and a strong focus on behavioral health and psychiatric care. Her career spans emergency and trauma nursing, including a decade in high-acuity ER settings and experience as a Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN), as well as correctional healthcare where she earned her Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) credential. Currently based in Tucson, Arizona, Anne works in behavioral health settings, including crisis response and inpatient psychiatric care, where she treats individuals experiencing acute mental health crises and supports complex patient populations with compassion and clinical expertise. In addition to her extensive bedside and leadership experience, Anne has served in roles such as Assistant Director of Nursing in correctional medicine and operated her own private nurse advocacy practice, helping patients and families navigate complex healthcare systems. Her background also includes medical-surgical nursing, PACU, and home health, reflecting a well-rounded and adaptable clinical skill set. She is currently completing her Master of Science in Nursing at Eastern Kentucky University, where she is pursuing her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification and maintaining a 4.0 GPA, with graduation anticipated in May of 2026. Anne’s approach to care is deeply rooted in trauma-informed, evidence-based practice, shaped not only by her professional experiences but also by her personal journey. With over 26 years of sobriety and firsthand understanding of recovery, she brings empathy and authenticity to her work with individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Her passion lies in serving underserved populations and providing holistic, integrated care that meets patients where they are, helping them move toward stability, healing, and long-term wellness.
• BSN from Chamberlain College of Nursing (online)
• Master's in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Eastern Kentucky University (completing May 2026)
• Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)
• Certified Flight Nurse (past)
• American Nurses Association
• Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association
• CCHP Association
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Mental Health
- Addictions
- Flight Nursing
- Trauma
- Emergency Medical Services
- Correctional Health
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I love most about practicing medicine is twofold. First, I’m driven by a genuine curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and challenge myself to be the best clinician I can be. Second, I find deep fulfillment in supporting others through some of the most difficult moments in their lives. I value meeting people where they are, without judgment, and walking alongside them on their individual journey toward health and well-being—whatever that may look like for them. Helping others in this way is not only meaningful to me, but truly brings me joy.