Human Trafficking In Your Community

Charrita Ernewein, PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, SANE-A, FAANP, is a family nurse practitioner. She is an Assistant Professor at The University of Tampa and works for the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay as a Forensic nurse. Dr. Ernewein completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Marquette University, her Master of Science at South University, her DNP at South University, and her PhD at the University of Central Florida. She completed a post-doctoral degree in psych -mental health. She holds a national certification with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and a certification as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. Dr. Ernewein works closely with professional organizations and community resources regarding the topics of human trafficking and vulnerable populations. Dr. Ernewein is the President of the Tampa Bay Advanced Practice Nurse Council Group, The region 3 director for FNPN, the director of The FREE Network, the board chairperson for Shared Hope International, a member of AANP, and a member of the Black Nurses Association.