Coy Collins, MSN, RNP
Coy J. Collins, MSN, FNP-C is an assistant professor of practice in the University of Arizona Physician Assistant Program. He is a dedicated nurse practitioner with a strong focus on street medicine and serving disadvantaged populations in the Tucson community. In addition to his academic role, he serves as a commissioned member of the Tucson Fire Department.
Coy has over 25 years of clinical experience spanning emergency and austere medicine, paramedicine, aeromedical transport, specialized critical care across the lifespan, and emergency medical services development in both military and professional fire service settings. He earned his Master of Science in Nursing from Northern Arizona University in 2018, completing extensive graduate coursework in rural health systems, biostatistics and geographic information systems.
Coy previously provided care with El Rio Health, a Tucson-based federally qualified health center, where he helped expand outreach services to meet patients within streets, encampments and storm tunnels. He pursued additional post-graduate studies in psychiatric/mental health and acute care, and he currently delivers integrated care that includes addiction treatment through medication-assisted therapy.
He also serves as a medical forensic expert for the Southern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center, primarily supporting pediatric patients who have experienced trauma or abuse. His clinical work reflects a deep understanding of the connections between trauma, homelessness, addiction and mental health.
As an educator, Coy brings a rich, interprofessional perspective to his teaching. He previously held academic appointments with the College of Nursing and the Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center at the University of Arizona, where he contributed to simulation-based learning and curriculum development across nursing, medicine, pharmacy and public health programs. His current research interests focus on interprofessional education and simulation in mobile integrated health care settings.