Josh Summerford, DNP, FNP-BC

Degrees and Certifications: Doctor of Nursing Practice, Francis Marion University, Florence, South Carolina; Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, New Hampshire; Associate of Science, Nursing, Florence Darington Technical College, Florence, South Carolina; Bachelor of Science in Health Science, pre-professional studies, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina

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360 North Irby St., Florence, SC 29501
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About Josh Summerford

Joshua Summerford, DNP, FNP-BC, is a family nurse practitioner at the HopeHealth Medical Plaza.

A native of Florence, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, New Hampshire, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Francis Marion University. He also holds an Associate of Nursing from Florence-Darlington Technical College and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Clemson University.

He is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Francis Marion University Chi Lambda Chapter Board Member, American Nurses Association, South Carolina Nurses Association, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the National Association of Family Nurse Practitioners

His clinical interests are preventive medicine, hypertension management, diabetes management, public health, and clinical research.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Francis Marion University, Florence, South Carolina

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, New Hampshire

Associate of Science, Nursing, Florence Darington Technical College, Florence, South Carolina

Bachelor of Science in Health Science, pre-professional studies, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina

Associations

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Francis Marion University Chi Lambda Chapter Board Member

American Nurses Association

South Carolina Nurses Association

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Research Presentations

Summerford, J. K. (2026). Poster Presentation: The Impact of a Colorectal Cancer Eligibility Checklist on Colorectal Cancer Screenings in a Primary Care Setting. Francis Marion University Research Exhibition Day (RED). Florence, SC. (April 24, 2026).

Summerford, J. K. (2026). Poster Presentation: The Impact of a Colorectal Cancer Eligibility Checklist on Colorectal Cancer Screenings in a Primary Care Setting. Guiding Rural Outreach and Wellness (GROW) Conference. Florence, SC. (April 11, 2026).

Josh Summerford, DNP, FNP-BC