She will be New Hampton Clinic s first nurse practitioner.
Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with advanced training.
They are highly qualified to treat patients of all ages with a full range of primary healthcare needs. Rosendahl will work with New Hampton Clinic s four family practice physicians to assess, diagnose and treat patients. In many cases, she will serve as a primary care provider. She is able to prescribe medication, order and interpret X-rays and diagnostic and laboratory tests. In collaboration with a family physician, Rosendahl also will refer patients to visiting specialists at New Hampton Clinic, Mayo Clinic or other specialized centers.