Madeline Hulcher, NP
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Family Medicine
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About Madeline Hulcher, NP
Madeline is a Nurse Practioner who completed a clinical rotation at the Gustavus Health Center during her DNP program at Saint Scholastica. She enjoyed Gustavus and college health so much she decided to join the team full-time!
Previously she worked at United Hospital in the float pool and at Allina Urgent Care for over 5 years as registered nurse. Working with college students to improve their health and wellness during a very transformational time has been an aspiration of hers for years and she is excited to be a resource, provider, and member of the Gustavus community.
Conditions Treated
Tips & Wisdom
Migraine Headache
Common side effects of triptans include: Nausea, dizziness, flushing, tingling, neck pain, and chest tightness. Serious side effects should be immediately reported to a medical professional including: Chest pain, heart arrhythmias Do NOT take triptans with any history of myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular accidents, hemiplegic migraines, uncontrolled hypertension, or peripheral vascular disease.
Common side effects of triptans include: Nausea, dizziness, flushing, tingling, neck pain, and chest tightness. Serious side effects should be immediately reported to a medical professional including: Chest pain, heart arrhythmias Do NOT take triptans with any history of myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular accidents, hemiplegic migraines, uncontrolled hypertension, or peripheral vascular disease.
Patient Education Resources
How can I reduce my blood pressure without taking medication?
There are several lifestyle changes that can help to reduce high blood pressure without the use of medication:Maintaining a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of high blo...
There are several lifestyle changes that can help to reduce high blood pressure without the use of medication:Maintaining a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of high blo...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
I have atrial fibrillation. Why did my doctor prescribe anticoagulants?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
I have COPD. What can help me breathe better?
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
I snore regularly. Should I be worried about sleep apnea?
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
Education & Training
Doctorate of Nursing Practice- The College of Saint Scholastica
Bachelor of Science in Nursing- College of Saint Benedict