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...
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...
What are new ways to monitor my glucose levels with diabetes?
There are several new ways to monitor glucose levels for people with diabetes, including:Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) - These devices measure glucose levels in the interstitial fluid (the fluid b...
There are several new ways to monitor glucose levels for people with diabetes, including:Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) - These devices measure glucose levels in the interstitial fluid (the fluid b...
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...
Why are so many children taking ADHD medications?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 5-10% of children and adolescents. The symptoms of ADHD include difficulty paying attention, impulsi...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 5-10% of children and adolescents. The symptoms of ADHD include difficulty paying attention, impulsi...
Education & Training
Doctorate of Nursing Practice- The College of Saint Scholastica
Bachelor of Science in Nursing- College of Saint Benedict