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College of Health and Human Services

Harkirat S. Bal

Assistant Professor

Nursing | 559.278.2041 | Office: McLane Hall 284

harkirat@csufresno.edu

Education

  • Post-Doctorate: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
    Brandman University, Irvine, CA
  • D.N.P., Doctor of Nursing Practice, 
    California State University, Fresno, CA
  • M.S. Family Nurse Practitioner
    University of Phoenix, Sacramento, CA
  • B. S., Nursing
    University of Phoenix, Fresno, CA

Courses Taught

  • N121: Mental Health Theory
  • N121L: Mental Health Clinical
  • N124: Pharmacology
  • N150AL: Leadership and Clinical Management 
  • N210: Advanced Health Assessment 
  • N264: Family Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Prevention Practicum
  • N265: Family Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Prevention Theory
  • N267: Family Nurse Practitioner Secondary Prevention Practicum
  • N278: Family Nurse Practitioner Tertiary Prevention Practicum
  • N289-299: Project/Thesis 

Dr. Bal firmly believes that integrity, civility, equity, respect, and ethical behavior are vital to academic excellence. His academic training and experience working as a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner with a post-doctorate in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner has equipped him to be an effective clinician and professor.
In addition to being the lead faculty, he is still a practicing Nurse Practitioner in a Post-Acute Rehab Facility and Psychiatric inpatient facility. He aspires to bring clinical experience into the classroom setting.
Additionally, he is also a founding President of the California Indian Nurses Association (CINA). He believes in welcoming, embracing, and expanding diversity in academia and values promoting all students’ personal growth and educational achievements.
  • Geriatric population
  • Psychiatric Mental Health
  • Infection control
  • Chronic disorders