Elise Stamper, APRN-CNP, is a certified nurse practitioner working in heart and vascular with a specialty in acute care and subspecialty in cardiology. Her areas of interest include lifestyle management, disease prevention, and chronic disease management.

She earned her Master of Science in nursing-acute care nurse practitioner from Walden University in Minneota, Minnesota. She also has several years of inpatient critical care experience, managing acute and complex issues.

Elise became a nurse practitioner to expand her scope of practice to help bridge the gap in healthcare access. She is motivated to educate and empower people through a patient-centered approach. In her spare time, Elise enjoys spending time with her pets, friends, and family. She loves to cook, work out, and do martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai.

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.