Katie Ruhlman, APRN-FNP, is a skilled family nurse practitioner.

She earned a Master of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Cedarville University.

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.