Nurse Practitioners,
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses who are prepared, through advanced education and clinical training, to provide a wide range of preventive and acute health care services to individuals of all ages. NPs complete graduate-level education preparation that leads to a master's degree. NPs take health histories and provide complete physical examinations; diagnose and treat many common acute and chronic problems; interpret laboratory results and X-rays; prescribe and manage medications and other therapies; provide health teaching and supportive counseling with an emphasis on prevention of illness and health maintenance; and refer patients to other health professionals as needed.
Elizabeth (Liz) Swenson, FNP-c
Liz Swenson, FNP-c, DNP, is a board-certified, doctorally-prepared nurse practitioner specializing in total joint replacement, arthritis, and orthopedic spine care. She received her Master's and Doctoral degrees in Nursing with magna cum laude honors from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. In addition, Liz holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver, allowing her to understand and work more effectively with the special needs of the pre- and post-operative patient.
Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Liz was a mental health counselor through an employee assistance program for three years. After receiving her FNP-c degree, she practiced for three years at Denver Vail orthopedics before working at the total joint FNP at Porter Hospital and Lutheran Hospital.
