Earl Y Johns

Earl is a psychiatric nurse practitioner whose clinical practice focuses on providing inclusive, evidence-based mental health care to diverse populations across the lifespan. His work integrates psychiatric medication management, psychotherapy, and holistic approaches, with particular interest in supporting LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals.

As an educator, Earl is passionate about helping students translate clinical knowledge into thoughtful, compassionate, and culturally responsive practice. His teaching emphasizes clinical reasoning, therapeutic communication, health equity, and the development of practical skills that prepare students to navigate complex patient needs with confidence and empathy.

• Mental health
• Psychiatry
• LGBTQ+ care
• Community mental health nursing
• Wellness advocacy

• Suicide and self-harm
• Wellness amongst health professionals
• Substance use disorder treatment

• UC San Francisco, MSN in Nursing, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, 2025
• University of San Francisco, BSN in Nursing, 2020

• Adjunct Professor in Community Mental Health Nursing since 2025, University of San Francisco