Lindee Abe, APRN, FNP-C, ENP-C

Lindee earned her Associate of Science Health Science Laboratory Technology from George Washington University in 2006. She earned a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Nursing from the College of Saint Mary in 2009 and 2011, respectively. She was awarded her Post Masters Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Clarkson College in 2015. She is dual certified as a Family and Emergency Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She serves as the Nebraska state representative for the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners. She has worked as a contractor for the VA, urgent care, and emergency medicine. She has served in the Army Reserves for 19 years in varying capacities, including lab tech, emergency room nurse, case manager, and nurse practitioner.

The Neglected Benefits of Vitamin D

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 by Lindee Abe, APRN, FNP-C, ENP-C

Lindee Abe, ARNP Vitamin D is back! In the beginning of the 20th century, it was not uncommon for patients with infectious diseases (like influenza and tuberculosis) to be placed outside. One rationale for this is that the fresh air created a natural ventilation system that decreased the spread of the infectious disease particles. While … Read more

Asthma Updates

June 2, 2026June 1, 2026 by Lindee Abe, APRN, FNP-C, ENP-C

Lindee Abe, APRN Asthma occurs in roughly 25 million people in the United States, making it a common diagnosis for clinicians in primary care. Asthma exacerbations are also responsible for urgent care and emergency department visits when it they not well-controlled. It is estimated that 62% of patients with asthma are not controlled. The goal … Read more

Leukocytosis

May 15, 2026May 1, 2026 by Lindee Abe, APRN, FNP-C, ENP-C

Lindee Abe, APRN A 58-year-old patient presents to the emergency department for several months of fatigue, night sweats, and decreased appetite. The patient is afebrile and has several bruises noted on their arms and legs. Laboratory testing is complete, and the patient’s white blood cell (WBC) count is 110,000/μL. How do you manage this patient? … Read more

Patient Satisfaction

April 13, 2026April 1, 2026 by Lindee Abe, APRN, FNP-C, ENP-C

Lindee Abe, APRN Patient satisfaction is a term that is generally viewed negatively by many healthcare providers. It is brought up frequently during unit meetings and is also emphasized when looking at provider performance. Many providers also associate the term patient satisfaction with being forced into making medical decisions based on unwarranted patient demands (such … Read more

Brain Eating Amoeba

March 8, 2026March 1, 2026 by Lindee Abe, APRN, FNP-C, ENP-C

Lindee Abe, APRN It seems that once or twice a year, there is a news story about a brain-eating amoeba where the headline sounds like a science fiction horror movie. To be fair, the infection does sound horrendous and has a high mortality rate. I was familiar with the amoeba from when I went through … Read more

Measles

February 1, 2026 by Lindee Abe, APRN, FNP-C, ENP-C

Lindee Abe, APRN Measles is currently a hot topic, especially here in the Midwest. As of May 2025, we now have states to our north and south that have confirmed measles cases. When there isn’t an outbreak, measles is not commonly included in most differential diagnoses in urgent care, but now it should be considered … Read more