Deborah L. Lalich, APRN-CNP, earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University.

She specializes in family medicine and geriatric care. Deborah is family-oriented and has been married for 40 years. She has 3 sons, 3 daughters-in-law, and 8 grandchildren. She enjoys raising chickens, lavender farming, hiking, sewing 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.