Jill Lykins, APRN-CNP, is a certified family nurse practitioner with over 10 years of experience. She serves patients in local nursing homes through our rural health clinic program.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University and a Master of Science in Nursing from Wright State University. Jill is married and has two daughters. She enjoys traveling, reading, 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.