Lorna Mackeben, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Mackeben Nurse Practitioner
1053545962Is Lorna Mackeben, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Lorna Mackeben, NP has a trust score of 87/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Dekalb, IL. With 17 years of practice (above the local average of 8), they have solid experience.
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 Mackeben's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a psych/mental health nurse practitioner?
Psychiatric-mental health NPs (PMHNPs) diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including medication management and therapy.
When to see one: For depression, anxiety, ADHD, or psychiatric medication management.
More about psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Dekalb, IL
Dekalb has 47 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 3 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Illinois nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
17
Years practicing
8
Avg in Dekalb
47
Nurse Practitioners in Dekalb
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Mackeben's license is active and unrestricted with the Illinois 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 Lorna Mackeben, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Lorna Mackeben, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1053545962) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Lorna Mackeben, NP?
Lorna Mackeben, NP has approximately 17 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Dekalb has about 8 years. There are 47 nurse practitioners in Dekalb, including 3 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Lorna Mackeben, NP located?
Lorna Mackeben, NP practices at Mackeben Nurse Practitioner, 12 HEALTH SERVICES DR, Dekalb, IL 60115. Phone: (815) 756-4875.
Related reading
Choosing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
PMHNPs are a growing option for mental-health medication management.
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?
In most states NPs can prescribe, including many controlled substances.
How to Verify an NP's License
Confirming an active license and clean record is a smart first step.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Mackeben'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
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 05/06/2009