Robert Henison, APRN-CNP (DNP), is a nurse practitioner working in behavioral health. He cares for individuals with psychiatric/mental health disorders and emotional disturbances. Robert has a wide array of interests in psychiatry, including mental-health care of those with chronic and acute mental health conditions, medication management, and psychiatric evaluation and assessment.

He earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice and his Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Michigan. Before his role with Kettering Health, Robert worked in intensive care for nearly 10 years.

He became a psychiatric nurse practitioner to assist patients in managing their mental health symptoms, so they can better care for themselves, their loved ones, and their families. Together, he and his patients agree on a plan of care that puts that patient and their needs first. As a nurse practitioner, Robert aims to assist patients in realizing self-empowerment through education so they are better informed to be active participants in their care plan. In his spare time, Robert travels every chance he gets, especially to Puerto Rico, his favorite place for leisure. He also loves swimming, gardening, and archery.

This provider specializes in caring for patients during their stay in the hospital, overseeing their treatment and guiding them to recovery. After you’re discharged, you will be seen by your regular specialist or primary care provider.

This provider is a resource provider for Kettering Health Medical Group. Resource providers offer the Medical Group team valuable support, ensuring we can continue to see patients without interruption when other providers need to take vacation or personal days.

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.