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Ashley Murrey: A Nurse Practitioner’s Journey from Oncology to House Calls

Ashley Murrey has been a dedicated Nurse Practitioner for over fourteen years. She has made an immense impact in the Bismarck community providing comprehensive care. Ashley’s career journey spans from the ICU, Oncology, Family Practice, and now, House Calls. A Journey to Nursing: Ashley’s journey in healthcare began in 2004 when she graduated with her …

 

Breanna Mohagen: A Nurse Practitioner with a Passion for Providing Empowering Care

Breanna Mohagen is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with over sixteen years of nursing experience. Her journey from LPN to Gerontology Nurse Practitioner reflects a passion for personalized geriatric care. Beyond medicine, Breanna finds joy in family, adventure and empowering patients and caregivers alike. Breanna’s Background: Sixteen years ago, Breanna began her nursing career as a …

 

Get to Know Melissa Fofana: A Nurse Practitioner with a Passion for Personalized Care

Melissa Fofana is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a background in nursing and experience in hospice care. Her journey from specialized wound care to pediatrics and NICU has shaped her empathy and love for helping people. In 2016, she ventured into hospice care, where she discovered the value of providing in-home assistance and personalized care …

 

Nurse Practitioner Finds Joy Supporting Patient Health and Wellness at House Calls

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are a valuable part of any clinical team but can especially shine in their role with House Calls. They are qualified to diagnose and treat complex health conditions through graduate and/or doctorate level degrees and hours of family medicine and clinical training. House Calls nurse practitioners care for our patients wherever they …

 

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7 Tips to Reduce & Alleviate Joint Pain & Osteoarthritis

by Kayla Bachand, MSN, AGNP-C Most people will experience joint pain and inflammation at some point in their lives. Joint pain and osteoarthritis, which occurs when the cartilage between bones deteriorates causing less cushion in the joint, can significantly impact a person’s daily life. Both can make it increasingly hard to walk, bend or find …

 

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5 Tips for Managing Constipation in Older Adults

by Kayla Bachand, MSN, AGNP-C Constipation, the inability to pass your body’s waste through a bowel movement, is a common occurrence for many adults. There are two types of constipation: occasional and chronic. Occasional constipation means having less than three bowel movements a week, while chronic constipation is described as frequent, persistent difficulty passing bowel …