Kyrsten V. Ziemann, FNP-C, is a family nurse practitioner with Mosaic Life Care Cancer Care in St. Joseph, Mo. Kyrsten earned her aster of science in nursing and family nurse practitioner, from the University of Missouri–Kansas City in Kansas City, Mo. She received her bachelor's degree from Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo. She is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and earned an Oncology Certified Nurse credential through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. 

"I chose oncology because I have the privilege of walking alongside patients through some of life's most challenging moments," says Kyrsten. "I believe in caring for the whole person with compassion, building meaningful relationships, and ensuring every patient feels heard, supported and empowered throughout their cancer journey." 

• Solid tumor cancers
• Hematologic malignancies

• Cancer treatment symptom management
• Cancer survivorship and supportive care, helping patients navigate treatment and recovery while addressing their physical and emotional well-being throughout the cancer journey

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners