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“Each patient is unique. My goal is to understand their values, needs, and desires, by assessing where they are in life, what is motivating them to change, and guiding them to improved and sustainable overall health.”
Karen Cherinka, CRNP
Karen Cherinka, CRNP, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Penn State University. She earned a Master of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner from Graceland University in Independence, Missouri. She has provided nursing care for various providers during her career including Family Practice at Mount Nittany Health.
Karen is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners. She received a Certificate of Advanced Education from the Obesity Medicine Association, of which she is also a member.
Female
English
Medical Education
Graceland University - Lamoni, IA
Pennsylvania State University, Worthington - Dunmore. PA
“Each patient is unique. My goal is to understand their values, needs, and desires, by assessing where they are in life, what is motivating them to change, and guiding them to improved and sustainable overall health.”
Karen Cherinka, CRNP