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