JOANNA LANZ, FNP-BC

Joanna Lanz has earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Colorado at Boulder, an associate degree in nursing from the Community College of Rhode Island, a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Rhode Island, and a master of science in nursing from Catholic University of America.

Joanna’s specialties include joint replacement, assisting surgery in the operating room, and providing joint injections. Prior to her work in orthopedics, Her nursing experience also includes work in cardiology and emergency medicine.

Outside of her work with patients, Joanna enjoys yoga, skiing, surfing, and spending time with her daughter and her German shepherd.

Education

• Undergraduate: University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO – Bachelors of Arts in English, 2010; Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, RI – Associates of Science in Nursing, 2014; University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI – Bachelors of Science in Nursing, 2016
• Graduate: Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. – Masters of Science in Nursing, 2020

Professional Associations

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• Board Certified Emergency Nurse

Honors

• DAISY Award for Excellence in Nursing, 2016