Shelly Fern, NP
Fern Nurse Practitioner
1669060091Is Shelly Fern, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Shelly Fern, NP has a trust score of 65/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Dekalb. With 6 years of practice (below the area average of 8), 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 Fern's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a general nurse practitioner?
Nurse practitioners are advanced-practice registered nurses who assess, diagnose, and treat patients, and in many states prescribe independently.
When to see one: For primary and specialty care depending on their focus.
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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 22 focused on 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
6
Years practicing
8
Avg in Dekalb
47
Nurse Practitioners in Dekalb
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Fern'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 Shelly Fern, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Shelly Fern, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1669060091) 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 Shelly Fern, NP?
Shelly Fern, NP has approximately 6 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 22 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Shelly Fern, NP located?
Shelly Fern, NP practices at Fern Nurse Practitioner, 5 KISH HOSPITAL DR STE 203, Dekalb, IL 60115. Phone: (815) 748-6071.
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 Fern'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
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 12/31/2020