Stacey Tanay, NP

I graduated from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana with my bachelor’s of science degree in nursing.  While going through college and graduate school, I worked at St John Hospital in Detroit in the newborn and special care nursery and maternity departments.  I spent a great deal of time assisting and teaching new mothers how to breastfeed.  I enjoyed taking care of both healthy and sick newborns in the nurseries.  I continued my education at The University of Michigan and graduated with my master’s of science in parent-child nursing.  I became certified and licensed as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner in 1996.  I have been working as a nurse practitioner since that time.  In 2002, I became a certified lactation consultant.  I have used this in my clinical practice educating pregnant women about breastfeeding and treating those with breastfeeding problems.  I feel that this added knowledge has enhanced my practice and helped me carve a niche in our office.  I enjoy being able to incorporate this lactation piece into my practice. 

I grew up in the Detroit area and have lived in Okemos since 1996.  I have 3 children, all of which were breastfed!  I enjoy the balance or working part time and being able to be a mother to my children as well.  In my “spare” time, I enjoy exercising, reading, knitting and gardening.