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Christopher Hemmer, D.N.P., ANP-BC, ONP-C, FAANP, FNAON

Associate Professor


Education

  • D.N.P., University of Missouri - St. Louis
  • M.S.N., Adult Nurse Practitioner, University of Missouri - St. Louis
  • B.S.N., Southeast Missouri State University

Research Interests

Hemmer's research interest are in adult musculoskeletal pathology. He has a strong interest in adult spinal degenerative treatments including vertebral compression fractures.

Honors and Awards

  • Trudy Busch Valentine Excellence in Teaching Award, Saint Louis University, 2023
  • Fellow National Association of Orthopedic Nurse (FNAON) , 2023
  • Excellence in Nursing Award Orthopedics, 2023
  • Trudy Busch Valentine Excellence in Teaching Award, Saint Louis University, 2020
  • Fellow American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2020
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners State Award for Excellence, 2020
  • Healthcare Provider of the Month, Saint Joseph Hospital Lake St. Louis, 2018
  • Excellence in APRN leadership, Association of Missouri Nurse Practitioners, 2017
  • Preceptor of the Year Award, 2014
  • Shirley Martin Distinguished Nurse Award, 2014

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • National Association of Orthopedic Nurses, 2017-present
  • Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Delta Lambda Chapter, 2017 - present
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 1999- present
  • National Osteoporosis Foundation, 2015 - present
  • International Osteoporosis Foundation, 2015 - present