Mary Alice received her Masters in Science Nursing degree, specializing as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from the University of Central Florida in 2006; she received her Bachelors in Science Nursing degree from The Florida State University in 2003. She is registered in Florida as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) and she is nationally certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP). Currently, she is pursuing a doctoral degree from the University of Florida (Doctor of Nursing Practice). Mary Alice also holds a post-baccalaureate degree in Healthcare Education.
She is a member of NAPNAP, the National Association for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing, and the Florida Nurse’s Association. She has cared for children as a Registered Nurse in pediatric critical care and general pediatric units at Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital, Orlando, Florida, and Cape Canaveral Hospital, Cocoa Beach, Florida. Her training also includes pediatric primary care and pediatric orthopaedics.
Mary Alice is a practitioner at The Children's Lung, Asthma & Sleep Specialists (CLASS)who is capable of treating and diagnosing our pediatric patients. She imparts dedication and compassion to caring for OPPSA's patients and families. She welcomes emails or questions from all of the patients and families.
Mary Alice Leinbach, ARNP, CPNP, MSN
So. Orlando/Kissimmee
Tavares/Lake County
The Children's Sleep Laboratory
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) are very special health care providers who are dedicated to improving children's health. The PNP is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides health care to children from birth through 21 years of age. To function in this role, the PNP must have completed a formal educational program specializing in pediatric health care and have met the State Board’s regulations that govern advanced practice nursing.
What do PNPs do?
PNPs serve as pediatric health care providers for well and ill children of all ages. Many parents choose a PNP as their child's health care provider knowing they will receive individualized quality health care. PNPs offer a variety of services including:
• Provide health maintenance care for children, including well child examinations
• Perform routine developmental screenings
• Diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses
• Provide anticipatory guidance regarding common child health concerns
Melbourne/Brevard County
Helping kids breathe, sleep,
learn and behave better.
Mary Alice Leinbach, ARNP, CPNP, MSN
