Emily Souders, DNP, FNP-BC

Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Emily is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner committed to providing holistic, patient-centered care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Purdue University in 2018, completing her senior capstone in the Emergency Department and an internship in Acute Care Medicine. Emily went on to work as a registered nurse for over six years in the cardiothoracic ICU at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, where she obtained her Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.

Her time in the ICU inspired Emily to pursue a graduate degree focused on supporting her patients’ long-term health and overall well-being. She returned to Purdue University to earn her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in 2021. Her doctoral research focused on improving healthcare providers’ awareness of cardiovascular risk in women, highlighting her passion for preventative care and cardiovascular health. During her training, she completed clinical rotations in a variety of medical settings, including primary care, cardiology, and pediatrics. She holds an Advanced Injection Training certification, with specialized expertise in joint injections using regenerative therapies.

Originally from Indiana, Emily relocated to Fort Collins with her husband and two dogs. Drawn to the area’s outdoor lifestyle and active community, she has fully embraced all that Colorado has to offer. In her free time, she enjoys hiking local trails, paddleboarding, and spending weekends camping. At home, she unwinds by reading, walking her dogs, and playing the piano.