Dr. Gloria J McNeal Nurse Managed Clinic
Welcome to Dr. Gloria J. McNeal Nurse Managed Clinic, where your health and well-being are our top priority. We strive to create a comfortable and safe space where our patients can feel at ease with our FREE health services.
We look forward to serving you!
Our Services
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Our physical examination service provides a comprehensive assessment of your overall health and wellbeing. During the examination, our healthcare professionals will conduct a series of tests and evaluations to check your vital signs, reflexes, and physical condition. This may include measuring your blood pressure, checking your heart rate and respiratory rate, and conducting a visual inspection of your skin and other bodily structures. We may also perform additional tests or screenings based on your age, medical history, and risk factors for certain health conditions.
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Our behavioral health screening is a brief evaluation of your mental and emotional health. It involves answering a series of questions that help to identify any potential concerns or issues related to your behavior, thoughts, or emotions. The screening may cover topics such as anxiety, depression, substance use, and other mental health conditions. Our healthcare professionals will use the results of the screening to determine if further assessment or treatment is needed, and may provide you with recommendations for resources and support.
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Our health assessments is a comprehensive evaluation of your reproductive and overall health. This assessment may include a physical exam, breast exam, pelvic exam, and Pap test, as well as a review of your medical history and lifestyle factors that may affect your health. Our healthcare professionals may also discuss topics such as contraception, family planning, and menopause, as well as provide guidance on healthy lifestyle habits to optimize your wellbeing.
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Our social service referral service provides resources and support to connect you with community services and organizations that can assist with your specific needs. Our healthcare professionals will work with you to identify any social, economic, or environmental factors that may be impacting your health and wellbeing, and help you access resources such as housing assistance, food programs, financial assistance, and more. We understand that addressing these social determinants of health is critical to achieving optimal health outcomes, and our goal is to provide you with the tools and support you need to thrive.
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Our smoke cessation service is designed to help individuals quit smoking. Our healthcare professionals will work with you to develop a quit plan that fit your individual needs and preferences, and provide you with the resources such as nicotine replacement therapy or medications if needed. We understand that quitting smoking can be difficult, but we are here to help you every step of the way. Our goal is to support you in your journey towards a healthier, smoke-free life.
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Our diabetes management service is designed to help individuals with diabetes effectively manage their condition and improve their overall health. We offer a comprehensive approach that includes personalized education, counseling, and support to help you manage your blood sugar levels, prevent complications, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Our healthcare professionals will work with you to develop a diabetes management plan that fits your individual needs and preferences, and provide you with resources such as medication management, nutrition counseling, and physical activity recommendations. Our goal is to empower you to take control of your diabetes and live your best life.
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Our high blood pressure control service is designed to help individuals manage their hypertension and improve their overall health. We offer a comprehensive approach that includes personalized education, counseling, and support to help you manage your blood pressure levels, prevent complications, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Our healthcare professionals will work with you to develop a hypertension management plan that fits your individual needs and preferences, and provide you with resources such as medication management, nutrition counseling, and physical activity recommendations. Our goal is to empower you to take control of your blood pressure and live your best life.
DR. GLORIA J. MCNEAL
NURSE MANAGED CLINIC
Meet the Clinical Team
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Gloria McNeal, PhD, MSN, ACNS-BC, FAAN
FOUNDER
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Arneta Finney, PhD, FNP-C, DAPWHc, PHN, WCC, LPHA
SENIOR PROJECT DIRECTOR
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Monica Sprague, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, PHN, MSN
PROJECT MANAGER
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Allyson Aranda
LOS ANGELES
COMMUNITY HEALTH COORDINATOR 1
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Anthonia Anuluoha, DNP, APN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
LOS ANGELES
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
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Captain Belen Sarwacinski, FNP-C
SAN DIEGO
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
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Randolph Blatter, FNP, RNFA
SAN DIEGO
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Meet The Faculty
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Flavia McCarthy joined the nursing workforce with her BSN in 2015 and has found ways to embrace the culture of nursing. After starting out as an Emergency Department nurse, Flavia worked as an ED travel nurse, finding her way out to California from Connecticut. After graduating in 2020 with her MSN in Nursing Education, she decided to join the academic setting to truly embrace her easy-going nature. Since 2022 , Flavia has been able to immerse herself in faculty and student activities as the Sim & Skills Director for the San Diego campus at National University. Further, she has been able to help teach new students as they train to enter the workforce. Flavia truly cares about her students, campus, and surrounding communities.
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Dr. Peggy L Ranke is a professor and serves as the director for the Bachelor of Science Health Administration program at National University. Dr. Ranke holds certifications in Prior Learning Assessment, is a Person-Centered Care Professional, and is a Community Health Education Specialist. Dr. Ranke served in the Army as a nurse and is a veteran of war. She also served as a civilian nurse for many years before completing her Masters of Public Health and Doctorate of Health Administration and Leadership. Dr. Ranke is a member of the American College of Health Executives (ACHE) and served on the board for over 10 years. Dr. Ranke has presented multiple times in the ACHE annual conference, presented in the American Public Health Association (APHA) annual conference multiple times, presented at CAEL conferences, and presented at National University’s Women in Leadership annual conference. Dr. Ranke served as a Senator, Chair of the Undergraduate Council, and on the Research Committee. She also served on the Faculty Senate and Academic Affairs Committee at National University. Dr. Ranke served as a reviewer with Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). Dr. Ranke is involved with Planetree, an international organization in person-centered care, and has presented multiple times at their conferences. Dr. Ranke serves on the dissertation committee of her alma mater Central Michigan University. Dr. Ranke has volunteered with the American Red Cross and was a First Responder in Salem, UT. Dr. Ranke has won multiple awards from National University, APHA, Planetree, and ACHE. Dr. Ranke’s professional interest are VR/AR, spirituality, and leadership
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Nadeep joined the National University team as a simulation specialist in 2025. Coming from a background in acting as a Standardized Patient to becoming a simulation operations specialist and coordinator at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. Additionally, he is interested in Nursing and medical simulation. As a simulation operations specialist, Nadeep appreciates being a jack of all trades and believes in learning by doing. He values providing a safe environment for nursing students to gain experience without risk and finds pleasure in being in nature and creating. Moreover, Nadeep is a retired US Navy Corpsman with five years of honorable service and is a war veteran. He holds a Doctorate from the Virginia University of Lynchburg, a master’s degree in accounting and public health from National University, a Bachelor's in Instructional Design and Health Administration from Southern Illinois University, and an associate degree in Liberal Arts with a Minor in Theater from City College of San Francisco. Nadeep possesses a dynamic screen and theater presence that makes him a believable character in any role he plays. Acting is his passion, and he is driven to deliver the best performance whenever he can showcase his abilities. He is a dedicated student of simulation education and firmly believes there are always goals to achieve and higher levels of growth and knowledge to learn from. He loves the nursing industry and one of his favorite aspects of acting is the ability to bring a character to life.
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Mónica Río is a passionate nurse educator and maternal-child health expert with over 30 years of experience in healthcare, 25 of which have been devoted to obstetric nursing. Since 2019, she has served as part-time nursing faculty at National University, guiding Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students through their Childbearing Family clinical rotations. Her teaching includes immersive hospital-based instruction across labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal intensive care units, where she nurtures students into confident, compassionate, and competent future nurses.
Ms. Río brings a unique combination of clinical excellence and educational innovation to her roles. She serves as a Virtual Reality (VR) simulation facilitator, using cutting-edge technologies to reinforce clinical decision-making and critical thinking in a safe, interactive environment. She also participates in student admissions and pinning ceremonies and is known for consistently receiving 100% positive end-of-course faculty evaluations.
Beyond the classroom, she continues her clinical work as a registered nurse in a high-volume Family Birth Center, providing comprehensive postpartum care for mothers and newborns. Her extensive clinical background also includes labor and delivery, home health, and bilingual nurse education—delivering treatment guidance directly to patients in their homes across diverse populations.
Ms. Río began her healthcare career in 1994 as a Certified Nursing Assistant and has since held roles in convalescent care, home health, and bilingual field education. She is deeply committed to human connection and education, believing that every encounter—whether with a patient, family member, staff nurse, or student—is an opportunity to teach, inspire, and empower.
She holds a Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN-ed) and is certified in Basic Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation, and OB ultrasound. She is also an instructor for Basic Life Support (BLS).A proud member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the Philippine Nurses Association of America (San Diego Chapter), Ms. Río is fluent in English and Spanish, with conversational proficiency in Tagalog.
Her teaching philosophy centers on instilling love for the nursing profession in every student—nurturing the next generation of nurses and educators who will carry that torch forward.
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Jaime Esquivas is the Simulation Operations Specialist for National University. He has 8+ years of technical experience in the programming, operation, and maintenance of simulation based medical learning systems. As the operations specialist, he manages and maintain the simulation laboratories at National University. Duties of the specialist include: Prepare, operate, and manipulate medical simulators, multimedia, computer and related equipment needed for simulating medical conditions and responses used in nursing courses. Operate instructional media equipment such as video cameras, multimedia computer systems, and audio/video systems used in the laboratory for debriefing post-simulation. Perform preventative maintenance and repair of simulation, media and computer equipment in the lab; diagnose more serious equipment malfunctions and arranges for repair; arranges for general maintenance and repair of laboratory facilities. Maintain a variety of records related to simulation laboratory operations and equipment. Order, maintain, and provide security for supplies, materials, and equipment in the laboratory; store, discard, and rotate supplies and materials according to procedures. He explains to students the use of patient care simulators and related media and computer equipment. Before entering the medical simulation field, he worked for 7 years as a Systems Engineer specializing in Modeling & Simulation, VV&A (Verification, Validation, and Accreditation), SETA Support, and User Acceptance Testing.
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Dr. Ricardo Parker joined National University in November 2012 and currently serves as the Academic Program Director for the Allied Health Program. He earned his B.S. degree in Biology at Shaw University, a M.S. degree in Biology at Tennessee State University, and a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Oregon State University. He trained as a Post-doctoral Biotechnology Fellow in Dr. Jefferey Schlom’s Laboratory of Tumor Immunology and Biology, Division of Cancer Biology and Diagnosis (1987-89), and as a Research Staff Fellow in Dr. Ed Reed’s laboratory in the Medicine Branch, Division of Cancer Treatment, Clinical Oncology Program (1989-1994) at the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland. He holds two patents: a radiation-resistance assay for predicting treatment response and clinical outcome (U.S. Patent Nos. 6008007 and 6261795) and a method of treating ovarian cancers with cadmium (U.S. Patent No. 6676973). His research work contributed to the body of knowledge in the fields of experimental therapeutics and cancer drug resistance.
More about our clinic
The GJMNMC Project uniquely shifts the paradigm for the provision of healthcare services by bringing the interprofessional healthcare team directly to the community, and by adhering to the principles of person-centered care in the delivery of primary care as well as mental and social services, on-site at designated locations throughout vulnerable neighborhoods. The current GJMMC Project utilizes an interprofessional health team approach and outcomes-oriented focus for this university-based healthcare initiative, which cost effectively employs faculty-supervised students and a mobile health care team, in association with the clinical affiliates of National University, community-based organizations, and faith-based entities. Additionally, with this iteration of the nurse-led model, Dr. McNeal and her team introduced the concept of telehealth technologies to remotely monitor biometric data: body weight, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, body temperature, and heart and respiratory rate, transmitted to the cloud over HIPAA compliant networks.Community Outreach
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Free Mammogram Event hosted by The Pink Journey
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Nursing Students assisting the Community
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GJMNMC Founder and Staff
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GJMNMC Team with Supervisor, Holly J. Mitchell
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Nursing Students out in the Community
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Karen, GJMNMC CHW and Dr. Finney, GJMNMC Project Director
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GJMNMC at a Mental Health Summit
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GJMNMC Tent
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GJMNMC Team at a American Red Cross Blood Drive
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Students participating in a Free Food Drive
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GJMNMC providing free blood pressure screenings and education
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Nursing Students having a field day!
Contact Us
Thank you for considering our medical clinic for your healthcare needs. To schedule an appointment or inquire about our services, please feel free to fill out your contact information. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. We strive to provide timely and efficient service, and we are committed to ensuring that you receive the highest quality care. We look forward to serving you and helping you achieve optimal health and wellbeing.