Amber Orellana, APRN-CNP, is a family practice nurse practitioner working in primary care. Her areas of interest are in family practice, acute care, chronic disease management, women's health, and healthy lifestyle education.

She earned her Master of Science-Family Nurse Practitioner and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alaska Anchorage in Anchorage, Alaska. Amber had over a decade of experience as a family nurse practitioner before this role.

In her spare time, Amber enjoys being active, spending time outdoors, crafting, and cooking.

What is a Certified Nurse Practitioner?

A certified nurse practitioner (CNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse. They hold a master’s or doctoral degree and have advanced clinical training. They collaborate with physicians to diagnose and treat patients. Like physicians, they can make referrals, provide physical exams, order and interpret tests, and prescribe medications.