Francesca Lorraine Stracke, DNP, is an expert in palliative care and family nursing with more than 30 years of industry experience
Her role as a palliative care advanced registered nurse practitioner involves consulting at two hospitals in the Spokane region and contributing to ongoing program development.
SPOKANE, WA, February 21, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Francesca Lorraine Stracke, DNP, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Stracke has dedicated over three decades to the nursing profession, demonstrating a profound commitment to patient care and health care innovation. Since assuming her current role in 2021, she has been instrumental in establishing a palliative care program within the MultiCare Health System in Spokane, Washington. Her role as a palliative care advanced registered nurse practitioner involves consulting at two hospitals in the Spokane region and contributing to ongoing program development.
In addition to her primary duties, Ms. Stracke also serves on several councils that support the health system’s advanced practice roles, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants and psychiatrists. She is also a provider peer responder, offering confidential support to fellow providers within the company.
Ms. Stracke’s journey in nursing began in 1991 when she became a licensed practical nurse at the age of 18. Her career trajectory has been marked by significant milestones, including her tenure as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with MultiCare Health System since the beginning of 2015. Her expertise in palliative care and as a family nurse practitioner is widely recognized, and she has shared her knowledge as a Clinical Associate with the University of Washington and hosts medical students.
Furthermore, Ms. Stracke’s professional affiliations reflect her dedication to advancing nursing practice. She is a member of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing, and the Pacific Northwest Association of Advanced Practice Nurses in Palliative Care. She also holds an associate membership with the Center to Advanced Palliative Care.
Ms. Stracke’s educational background has been pivotal to her success. She earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Pacific Lutheran University in 2020, which she finished at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic after navigating the program on her own. She also earned a master’s degree as an advanced practice nurse from the same institution in 2012, a bachelor’s degree in registered nursing from the University of Washington Tacoma in 2010 and an associate degree in nursing from South Puget Sound Community College in 1995. Complementing her degrees, her certifications as a family nurse practitioner and advanced certified hospice and palliative nurse further attest to her expertise.
Beyond her professional achievements, Ms. Stracke is actively involved in civic activities, participating in state community initiatives focused on advanced care planning education. Recognizing that palliative care is often a limited resource, she often volunteers her time outside of her work to help individuals navigate the complex healthcare system before they face a crisis. Her drive to help others is ultimately rooted in her personal values and faith.
Outside her professional life, Ms. Stracke is dedicated to her role as a mother of two remarkable young adult sons and as surrogate daughter to several older friends and members of her faith community. Her personal experiences have helped shape her compassionate approach to health care and continue to inspire her work within the community.
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