Erica Ertel, APRN-CNP, is a highly skilled certified nurse practitioner at Kettering Health Medical Group with over a decade of healthcare experience.

Erica started as a medical-surgical nurse at Kettering Health Main Campus, where she continued her work while pursuing her education and maintaining her commitment to patient care, which mirrors Kettering Health's mission to improve the quality of life of the people in the communities we serve.

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.