Jaclyn Carr, APRN-CNP, is a nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine with several years of experience in healthcare.

Prior to earning her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati, Jaclyn was a registered nurse at Kettering Health Main Campus.

Jaclyn enjoys spending her spare time with her husband and family, cheering on the Reds and the Bengals, playing disc golf, and reading.

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.