Michelle Skierka, DNP, MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Medicine, Froedtert & the Medical College of WI Community Physicians.Interests in Occ Med & Nephrology. Johns Hopkins DNP ‘26

[Michelle Skierka, DNP, MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-BC @skierkaml100]

I am very happy, excited, and thrilled to have graduated with my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree-Executive Track-at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing today! Thank you to my dear family, friends, and cohort who supported me along this journey!

[Michelle Skierka, DNP, MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-BC @skierkaml100]

Wonderful dinner catching up with my Rochester tribe of friends and former Mayo Clinic Inpatient Dialysis nursing colleagues!

[Michelle Skierka, DNP, MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-BC @skierkaml100]

@PaulHannaMD @MCW_Nephrology @MayoClinicNeph Congratulations, Paul! I am proud of you! Mayo Clinic is an extraordinary place to work!

[Michelle Skierka, DNP, MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-BC @skierkaml100]

I am happy, excited, and thrilled to be selected for the Advanced Practice Provider Professional & Leadership Yearly Development Program (APPLY) for 2026/2027 cohort through the Medical College of Wisconsin while I continue to work at Froedtert Health!

[Michelle Skierka, DNP, MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-BC @skierkaml100]

#NewProfilePic

[Michelle Skierka, DNP, MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-BC @skierkaml100]

Despite the crazy, intense storms this week, I accomplished the following:
✅Finished my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing!
✅ Submitted my DNP scholarly project for publication!
✅ Submitted another revised manuscript!

[Michelle Skierka, DNP, MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-BC @skierkaml100]

Celebrating the successful passing of our QI scholarly project proposals at Petit Louise Bistro in Baltimore!

[Michelle Skierka, DNP, MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-BC @skierkaml100]

Presenting my QI scholarly project proposal went very well! I passed!! Thank you to my Project Advisor, Dr. Azadi, my Organizational Mentor Dr. Radke, QI project small group, DNP ‘26 cohort, and especially my family and friends back home in Milwaukee support!

[Michelle Skierka, DNP, MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-BC @skierkaml100]

After waiting for a few months, my Johns Hopkins professional photograph has arrived! In 500 days, I will be Dr. Skierka! The countdown has officially begun! Photo credit: Daniel Martinez. Johns Hopkins School of Nursing DNP ‘26!

[Michelle Skierka, DNP, MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-BC @skierkaml100]

Thoroughly enjoying Immersion at Johns Hopkins University! #HopkinsNurse

[Michelle Skierka, DNP, MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-BC @skierkaml100]

What an amazing, informative, and inspiring Policy Day! #HopkinsNurse

[Hopkins Nursing @JHUNursing]

#JHSON DNP students spent yesterday at the Institute for Policy Solutions in D.C. as part of this week's immersion for DNP-Executive, DNP/MBA, and DNP/MPH students.

[Michelle Skierka, DNP, MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-BC @skierkaml100]

Fall Immersion commences at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing! #HopkinsNurse

[Michelle Skierka, DNP, MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-BC @skierkaml100]

Policy Day for Johns Hopkins School of Nursing at the Bloomberg Center 555 Pennsylvania Avenue! #CapitolHill #HopkinsNurse

[Dr Honey choudhary 🩺 @Doctors__squad]

A brief review: acute Kidney Injury

[Michelle Skierka, DNP, MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-BC @skierkaml100]

Interesting changes in nomenclature.

[Jasmine Sethi @JasmineNephro]

🆕 Hypertension Classification

New AHA 2024 guidelines have omitted

❌Hypertensive urgency

❌Hypertensive crisis

[Jasmine Sethi @JasmineNephro]

🔥Renal tubular acidosis

[NEJM @NEJM]

Original Article: Autoantibodies Targeting Nephrin in Podocytopathies https://t.co/kJLkUQJQH2

Science behind the Study: Kidney Disease and Antinephrin Antibodies https://t.co/A9XMLyImYM

#Nephrology

[Johns Hopkins University @JohnsHopkins]

Beginning in the fall of 2024, Johns Hopkins University will provide tuition-free Medical School for most medical students and expand aid for future nurses and public health pioneers. Learn more: https://t.co/QuBluT7CWo

[Michelle Skierka, DNP, MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-BC @skierkaml100]

Extraordinary news today for Johns Hopkins University! The graduate schools of Public Health and Nursing will also benefit from this wonderful donation and opportunity!

[Johns Hopkins University @JohnsHopkins]

Did you hear the news? The generous gift from @BloombergDotOrg is set to transform lives, helping students pursue their dreams! https://t.co/TeP0ZHYoqj

[Michelle Skierka, DNP, MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-BC @skierkaml100]

I just wrapped up the week of Immersion for my DNP program at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing! Wonderful experience with my cohort of classmates, faculty, and staff!