Jim Pittman, PhD, ARNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Education:
PhD (1992) University of Oregon Health Sciences University
MS (1979) University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (Family Nurse Practitioner program)
BSN (1976) University of Utah
Clinical Practice:
Jim has practiced in rural and urban settings in his 30+ years as a Family Nurse Practitioner. He enjoys providing the full spectrum of primary care to all ages. Prior to joining Country Homes he designed, coordinated and taught the Gonzaga University Family Nurse Practitioner program. He has many interests and continues to have a sub-specialty in myofascial release (a technique to help alleviate muscle pain and dysfunction to restore normal function). Other interests: Jim enjoys hiking, skiing, dancing, pottery (he volunteers at Gonzaga University in the ceramics department), watching movies, and listening to and playing music (he plays the stand up bass and guitar and sings).
Joan Zimmer, MS, ARNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Education:
MSN (1996) Gonzaga University (Family Nurse Practitioner program)
BSN (1974) Washington State University
Clinical Practice: Joan has over 30 years experience in nursing and family practice. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner she worked with Dr. Quinn at this site for many years. Joanie is not only a sharp clinician, providing comprehensive primary care, she uses humor and compassion therapeutically to provide outstanding care for her patients. Other interests: She enjoys cycling, skiing and hiking.
Luanne Gehrig, ARNP
Woman's Health Care Nurse Practitioner
Education:
Holy Cross School of Nursing
Clinical Practice: Luanne has over 30 years experience as a Woman's Health Care Nurse Practitioner. She is our resident expert in all things related to women's health. She not only provides routine health care for women, but includes infertility care, pregnancy care, menopause management, cancer screening, management of abnormal pap smears, PMS, sexually transmitted diseases and offers in-office colposcopies (a procedure to evaluate and treat abnormal pap smears). Other interests: Luanne enjoys reading, travel, sewing, scuba diving, riding on the back of her husband's Harley, and playing with her rescued dog Rowdy. She is active in several community organizations.
Rhonna Lee, MSN, ARNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Education:
MSN (2001) Gonzaga University (Family Nurse Practitioner Program)
BS (1992) University of Maryland
AA (1976) Clark College
Clinical Practice:
Rhonna has over 36 years of experience in nursing and family practice. Rhonna works one morning a week doing compensation physicals for Vets at the VA. Prior to joining CHNP, she worked for Dr.Tom Hansen (general practice) and also at Providence Sacred Heart Med Center in open heart and general surgery for 17 years. She provides compassionate care for the entire family from birth thru care for seniors. Other interests: Rhonna enjoys ballroom dancing, skiing, swimming, sewing, and travel. She is a member of the STD Spokane Coalition and a retired Army wife, having lived & worked in 6 other states and Germany.