These physicians will see any of the children referred for medical evaluation who do not have a primary care provider. In addition, this year the PNPs measured hemoglobin levels to check for anemia and other conditions. This year the screening found eight students with low hemoglobin count. The PNP students made posters and created a PowerPoint presentation on topics such as acne, tattooing and body piercing. They also educated students on the importance of regular breast and testicle self-examinations for early detection of possible cancer.
Nurse practitioners are primary care providers who work in a number of settings.
They have master's degrees in nursing and may specialize in one of several areas, including pediatrics, women's health, family, mental health and gerontology. As nurse practitioners, we can provide primary health care in addition to treating minor acute illnesses and monitoring chronic conditions. The nurse practitioner is an integral part of the health care team providing quality health care to underserved populations. Our purpose is to help as much as we can so that people achieve the highest possible level of health. Lesh has been with the Health Science Center since 1997, following a teaching and clinical career at Creighton University in Omaha.