Ernst received a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Capella University before earning her Master of Science in nursing and family nurse practitioner certification from Walden University.
Ernst is a board-certified nurse practitioner and is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. Her clinical interests include women’s health across the lifespan, reproductive care, and delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care to diverse populations.
In her free time, Ernst enjoys spending time and impromptu adventures with her family, cooking, hosting family gatherings, working out, and reading.