Chasity Lemons, APRN-CNP, is a nurse practitioner working in heart and vascular with special interests in interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery.

She earned her Master of Science in nursing-nurse practitioner from the University of Cincinnati. Before her role with Kettering Health, Chasity worked for over a decade as a registered nurse in the heart and vascular intensive care unit at Miami Valley Hospital.

Chasity chose to become an APP because after spending many years at the bedside as a clinical nurse, she realized that she wanted to be a part of the team that keeps people out of the hospital and helps them live their best lives.

Outside of patient care, Chasity enjoys reading, traveling, going on adventures with her family, and keeping up with her kids' extracurricular activities.

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.