Lauren Shields, NP
Shields Nurse Practitioner
1417572975Is Lauren Shields, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Lauren Shields, NP has a trust score of 65/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Bend. With 6 years of practice (below the area average of 12), they are relatively early in their career but past the initial years.
The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Shields's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a acute care nurse practitioner?
Acute care NPs manage complex, acutely ill patients, often in hospitals and specialty settings.
When to see one: Typically in hospital or specialty inpatient settings.
More about acute care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Bend, OR
Bend has 246 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 12 years in practice, and 6 focused on acute care nurse practitioner. Oregon nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
6
Years practicing
12
Avg in Bend
246
Nurse Practitioners in Bend
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Shields's license is active and unrestricted with the Oregon board of nursing (link on this page).
- Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
- Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
- Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lauren Shields, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Lauren Shields, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1417572975) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Oregon State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Lauren Shields, NP?
Lauren Shields, NP has approximately 6 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Bend has about 12 years. There are 246 nurse practitioners in Bend, including 6 with a acute care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Lauren Shields, NP located?
Lauren Shields, NP practices at Shields Nurse Practitioner, 1501 NE MEDICAL CENTER DR, Bend, OR 97701. Phone: (541) 382-4900.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Shields's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 06/10/2020