Shannon Nanelle Herl, MSN, APRN-BC, a Family Nurse Practitioner at Sheridan County Health Complex

Get to know Family Nurse Practitioner, Shannon Nanelle Herl, who serves patients in Hoxie, Kansas.

Shannon is a board-certified advanced practice registered nurse & a family nurse practitioner. She is affiliated with Sheridan County Health Complex in Hoxie, Kansas.

Sheridan County Health Complex includes the Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie Medical Clinic, Long Term Care Unit, and Independent Living Unit. The staff is committed to improving the health and well-being of all those in Sheridan County and the surrounding region. The mission of the facility is to excel at providing quality healthcare close to home.

At the start of her academic career, Shannon graduated with her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Colby College in 2014. She then went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing degree (Family Nurse Practitioner Program) from Frontier Nursing University in 2020.  

A member of the Kansas State Nurses Association and the American Nurses Association, she attributes her success to treating people the way that they deserve to be treated.

A Board-Certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN-BC) is a nurse who has obtained at least a master’s degree in nursing and holds board certification. APRNs may work across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, ambulatory clinics or long-term care facilities. They provide medical support and preventative care to patients, along with additional responsibilities of coordinating patient care and using specialized knowledge to manage complex patient conditions. APRNs can diagnose and treat as well as order and interpret tests and prescribe medications.

A Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family across all ages, genders, diseases, and body systems. FNPs maintain patient records, perform physical exams, order or perform diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, develop treatment plans, as well as treat acute and chronic illnesses, conditions, and injuries that fall under primary care.

Learn More about Shannon Nanelle Herl:

Through her online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/network/index.php?do=/4147305/info/ 

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