Christine D. Erickson, APRN,CNP

• About
  • Specialties: Cardiovascular Disease Nurse Practitioner

  • Board Certified:

    Nurse Practitioner-Family

  • Gender: Female

  • Languages: English
  Biography

  What I Do
  My first job in health care was as a nurse’s aide in a nursing home. I was hooked right away. I could not afford to go directly into an RN program, so first I became a licensed practical nurse. Then, I took steps to advance my career to get me where I am today: associate degree registered nurse, bachelor’s degree registered nurse and a nurse practitioner degree. At each level, I had the support of my family and employers.

  Currently, I specialize in cardiology with clinical interests in left atrial appendage occlusion, atrial fibrillation, patent foramen ovale and atrial septal defects.

  Why I Love My Work
  I enjoy working in cardiology because, as a specialty, it is challenging and embraces excellence.

  Getting to Know Me
  I enjoy living in Minnesota because we get to live every day in a place that others only get to enjoy while being on vacation. Outside of work, I like to travel with my husband, family and friends. We enjoy activities during every season, including golf, boating, trail running, motorcycle trips, snowshoeing and curling.

  Education
  • College
    Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Minnesota State University, Moorhead, MN
  • Master’s Degree
    Family Nurse Practitioner, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
• Professional Memberships
  American Association of Nurse Practitioners