“Taking care of the patient begins with developing a relationship that guides the diagnosis and care. Treatment follows when you have the patient’s trust, which is developed through listening to them and being empathetic.”
Kristen Connolly, CRNP
Mount Nittany Health Provider
Kristen Connolly, CRNP
Accepting New Patients
Kristen Connolly, CRNP
About Me
Kristen earned a Bachelor of Science in applied meteorology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She then earned both a bachelor’s and a Master of Science in nursing from Penn State University. She is a family nurse practitioner.
Kristin’s extensive healthcare background includes clinical experience in family practice, pediatrics, geriatrics, OB/GYN, and home health. She also has more than three years of RN surgical, endoscopy and critical care clinical experience.
Kristen’s early career was in meteorology. Her career path changed when her mother became ill, and she began to volunteer at Mount Nittany Health.
“My family inspires me,” said Kristen. “I’ve seen care through many different perspectives, and I treat patients the way I would want my family to be treated.”
Kristen has developed a special interest in emergency preparedness. Having lived in Florida and experiencing hurricanes greatly influenced this interest.
Kristen is also a golfer, amateur photographer, and world traveler with Peru, New Zealand, and Portugal highlighting her travel experiences. She is also married and the owner of two dogs – a shitzu and a lab.
Female
English
Credentials
Medical Education
The Pennsylvania State University - University Park, PA
Insurance
Accepted insurance providers
- Aetna
- Advantra
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania CHC
- AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast
- AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care
- Capital Blue Cross (including Senior Blue, Keystone Health Plan Central, Health One and Blue CHIP)
- Cigna (accepted system-wide, except by CEMA, the Emergency Department provider group)
- Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (psychiatry)
- Gateway Health Plan (Medical Assistance Product)
- Geisinger Health Plan/Geisinger Gold/GHP Family
- Government: CHAMPUS, Tricare/Black Lung Benefits Act
- HealthAmerica/HealthAssurance/First Health
- Highmark/ PA Blue Shield
- Medical Assistance
- Medicare/Medicare Railroad
- PA Health and Wellness
- Preferred Health Services
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- United Behavioral Health (psychiatry)
- United Healthcare/United Healthcare Student Resources
- UPMC Health Plan/UPMC For Life/UPMC For You
Reviews
4.8
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- October 17, 2025
My first time with Kristen Connolly, CRNP was very comfortable. She was easy to understand and had a good care plan.
- September 26, 2025
Kristen is excellent- Keep her!
- September 18, 2025
Excellent visit...
- August 27, 2025
Christine was excellent. She knew about all of my medical issues. She listened to me and together we put together a plan of action to address my medical concerns. She was wonderful!!