Sometimes, the best thing we can do for our patients is to tell them what the best behavior is and then negotiate something they can live with. – Nancy Dickey

Haleema Osmani is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and a member of the American Nurses Association. She received a Master of Science in nursing, family nurse practitioner from Utica University in Utica, NY. Haleema began her studies at The Sage Colleges in Troy, NY, earning a Bachelor of Science in nursing. She specializes in family health and speaks Pashto conversationally. Haleema is interested in the prevention of complications related to various diseases.

Before becoming a nurse practitioner, Haleema was a bedside registered nurse for six years, primarily in the critical care setting. She was able to see the hospital end of diseases where there were complications related to different health conditions. Haleema felt that specializing in primary care could be on the opposite end, like helping patients prevent health complications through health promotion, disease understanding, and education. Haleema loves being able to establish relationships with her patients. When caring for patients, she believes ensuring the patient has a clear understanding of their health is crucial, as well as working with the patient and providing evidence-based care tailored to their needs but also following the latest guidelines is most important. As a nurse practitioner, Haleema strives to be caring, compassionate, and an excellent listener to provide her patients with the best healthcare possible. She will pay attention to her patient’s needs and keep them in mind when discussing care and treatment plans.

Haleema is originally from the Capital Region area. She loves the great outdoors, and when the weather is warm, you will likely find her biking through the various trails locally or hiking in the Adirondacks. Haleema also loves to bake, so she enjoys challenging herself with new recipes in her spare time.