Nicole Rose, NP

It was during biology and applied science classes in high school that Nicole Rose, NP, fell in love with health care. Then, while completing her general studies classes and volunteering at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, she chose nursing as her career path. She particularly enjoys family practice care. “Family practice is great, because you learn so much about many disease processes,” she says, adding, “[you] get to care for patients across their life spans.”

Nicole earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from Goshen College, Goshen, IN. She has experience in such areas as dialysis, urgent care, intensive care and perioperative care. 

As she helps people manage their health, she listens to her intuition and her patients. Nicole hopes patients see her as their health coach. “I am not here to tell you how to live. I’m here to give you the best advice I can on how to live your life as healthy as possible,” she says.

Nicole wants her patients to know that their quality of life is extremely important to her. Knowing that everyone is facing unique challenges, Nicole hopes they trust she is always looking out for them.

In her own words…

Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life?  I really can’t pick just one. There have been many people in my life that I admire for their different strengths.

What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it?  I worked at a tanning salon in high school.

What is your favorite food? Movie?  I am a steak and potatoes kind of girl.  There are too many movies to list.

What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up?  Best: science, English, history      Least favorite: math

If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why?  Deceased: Have you ever heard the song, “Beer with Jesus,” by Thomas Rhett? I have a lot of questions about this life I wish I could understand. I also have a lot to be thankful for.  Alive: Ryan Reynolds, because laughter is the best medicine, or so they say.

In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about?  Reading, music, making sure I live my life to its fullest potential. Also, my family – I love being a mom.

What are your hobbies, interests?  Reading – I like fantasy/science fiction; macrame; DIY – I love to create

Do you have pets?  Two cats and one dog

What is something most people don’t know about you?  When I was young, I wanted to be a figure skater. Michelle Kwan and Tara Lipinski were my heroes.