Kathryn Nielsen, FNP-C
Undergraduate
BYU-I: Bachelor of Science – Health Science
Spalding University: Bachelor of Science – Nursing
Graduate School:
Spalding University
Master of Science – Nursing
Certifications:
- RN – National Council of State Boards of Nursing
- AANP – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- BLS – Basic Life Support
- PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- STABLE – Sugar/Safe Care, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab-work, and Emotional Support
Licenses:
Family Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Experiential Expertise:
Diabetes and Endocrinology
NICU and Adult ICU as an RN
Psych and primary care as an FNP
Professional Affiliations:
- AANP – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- NPI – Nurse Practitioners of Idaho
Research Studies:
- 100+ Sub Investigator
Clinical Background
Kathryn Nielsen, whom we affectionately call “Katy,” is a Virginia native, but in 2016 moved to Idaho Falls with her family from Kentucky. Katy has a broad mix of experience both as a registered nurse and as a family nurse practitioner.
Katy has worked in both hospital and private practice settings. She has extensive experience as an RN with intensive care patients. She worked in the adult ICU at Clark Memorial Hospital in Clarksville, Indiana for about 2 years. Subsequently, Katy worked with infants at Kosair Children’s Hospital (NICU) in Louisville, Kentucky for over 4 years.
As a family nurse practitioner, Katy has worked locally since 2016 in both primary and psych care. Joining Rocky Mountain Diabetes Center in September of 2019, Katy brings her unique experience to Rocky Mountain Clinical Research as a Sub-investigator.
