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
I have high cholesterol. When should I consider starting a statin?
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
Is there a treatment for food allergy?
The treatment for food allergies is to strictly avoid the allergenic food, and in case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephrine (injectable) in the ...
The treatment for food allergies is to strictly avoid the allergenic food, and in case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephrine (injectable) in the ...
My PSA is elevated. What should I do next?
An elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level can be a sign of prostate cancer, but it can also be caused by other conditions such as an enlarged prostate or a urinary tract infection. If your PSA...
An elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level can be a sign of prostate cancer, but it can also be caused by other conditions such as an enlarged prostate or a urinary tract infection. If your PSA...
What is the best non-prescription treatments for head lice?
Over-the-counter (OTC) treatments for head lice include shampoos and lotions that contain medications such as pyrethrins or permethrin. These medications work by paralyzing the lice and killing them.S...
Over-the-counter (OTC) treatments for head lice include shampoos and lotions that contain medications such as pyrethrins or permethrin. These medications work by paralyzing the lice and killing them.S...
What medications can help control my glucose levels with diabetes type 2?
There are several different types of medications that can be used to help control glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, including:Metformin: This is a medication that helps lower blood sugar ...
There are several different types of medications that can be used to help control glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, including:Metformin: This is a medication that helps lower blood sugar ...
Education & Training
Doctorate of Nursing Practice- The College of Saint Scholastica
Bachelor of Science in Nursing- College of Saint Benedict