Yannika Edwards, NP

YAnnika Edwards earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree followed by a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA. Prior to joining the Ochsner team, YAnnika worked as a registered nurse gaining experience in the ICU, medical-surgical unit, and long-term care. YAnnika is an active member of The American Association of Nurse Practitioners, The Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and licensed by the State of Louisiana as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.YAnnika is originally from Reserve, Louisiana. She truly enjoys helping and caring for others, which naturally led her to her career choice.

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Southern University and A&M College
Field of Study: MSN-FNP

February 2024

She's a delight

Great professional.

January 2024

Excellent experience.

Very good

December 2023

I always tell my family and friends about my doctors visit ,and I would definitely recommend this this NP.

November 2023

PA Edwards is wonderful .Very caring, listened to my concerns and made me feel extremely comfortable. Excellent clinician, knowledgeable, took great care of me. Ordered tests and showed concern for my ailment. I am glad she is my provider.

October 2023

Great

Very satisfying

She is someone that is really caring and concerned about her patients. She really listened to what I was saying. She made me feel cared about right from the start. I feel very comfortable with her. I'd highly recommend her to anyone with problems like mine. She's number 1 in my opinion and that was only my first visit with her.

Very professional

September 2023

She was professional, knowledgeable and caring.

August 2023

Good

She listened and basically answered every question with the medical knowledge she had concerning the problem.

They are always great when I come for my annual

Was seen and felt like she was capable and took. Good care of me.

July 2023

I am pleased and would tell any one to go to see her. I like her very much.

Good job

Excellent experience

She exceeded my expectations

Being a nurse myself, all care was extremely good.

The nurse practitioner proved adept in advising me of what was to take place and was professional, articulate and friendly as she guided me through the tasks and in having me provide answers to questions related to my health.....

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