Kristen Connolly, CRNP

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.