Kathryn Dickson
About Kathryn Dickson
Kathryn Dickson is a Registered Nurse and Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner at Scripps La Jolla and Encinitas. She founded OliveUs Medical Apparel and holds advanced degrees in nursing from the University of San Diego and Saint Mary's College.
Title and Current Positions
Kathryn Dickson holds the title of Registered Nurse and works at both Scripps La Jolla and Scripps Health in Encinitas. At Scripps La Jolla and Encinitas, she functions as an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner, while at Scripps Health in Encinitas, she serves as a Registered Nurse.
Education and Expertise
Kathryn Dickson completed her nursing education at the University of San Diego, earning BSN to DNP (Dual Adult-Gerontology/Family Nurse Practitioner) from 2016 to 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with minors in Biology and Psychology from Saint Mary's College, achieved between 2010 and 2014. Her diverse educational background, including expertise in both biology and psychology, complements her nursing practice effectively.
Background in Nursing
Kathryn Dickson began her nursing career by achieving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Saint Mary's College. She briefly worked as a Registered Nurse at Casa Palmera in Del Mar in 2015. By 2019, she had expanded her scope of practice by completing a BSN to DNP program, allowing her to serve as an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner. In her current roles, she combines her expertise in both adult-gerontology and family nurse practice.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to her nursing career, Kathryn Dickson founded OliveUs Medical Apparel. This company focuses on providing high-quality, comfortable workwear for medical professionals. Her entrepreneurial endeavor demonstrates her commitment to improving the day-to-day experiences of those in the medical field.