July 7, 2021
Janelle Terhaar, Certified Nurse Practitioner
I didn’t have a lot of discipline in my home life growing up and I needed more structure. So I joined the military after high school, which provided that for me. I was in the Army for 8 years and served in Iraq for 2 years. After that I just slowly advanced my schooling, starting as a Nursing Assistant, then an LPN, an RN, and I decided to get my graduate degree and become a Certified Nurse Practitioner. I worked at the VA, which I loved because you’re providing care for one of the best populations you could ask for. But I wanted to advance my skills and have the opportunity to impact change, so I joined the team in Long Prairie.
I’ve always been the type of person that needs variety in my life – both at work and at home. My husband and I along with our three girls live on a hobby farm with donkeys, horses, cows, chickens, goats, sheep, peacocks and a cat named “Banana.” We live in the middle of nowhere, so I drive about an hour to work each day. I love it because I get to provide so many different types of care – from clinic visits to telemedicine to jail medicine. We have an awesome team in Long Prairie and everyone is so dedicated and supportive. That’s the cool thing about CentraCare – you can call anyone at any time and get advice because everybody is willing to help you.
Very energetic. Fun to work with. A good clinician. Takes care of my family and does it well and the patient feels at ease. Great provider for everyone.
Thank you for sharing your story Janelle and for your service. I love to hear everyone’s “why” and foundation for their purpose. Your passion for nursing, patients, colleagues, and community is evident in your words. Thank you for being part of the CentraCare team!
Love your story! Thanks for all that you do for CC Long Prairie!!
I can’t love Janelle more than I already do !!! She’s truly a star.
Janelle is absolutely awesome! She’s a valuable colleague, very knowledgeable and has an open personality! Thanks for all you do Janelle.
Josh & Pam at the VA say you are lucky to have her on your staff!!
Thank you for your service and for sharing your gifts and talents with your patients. CentraCare is lucky to have you!
(Your hobby farm and family life sound pretty amazing too. Give my best to Banana!)
Janelle is an awesome woman and NP!!! Thank you for recognizing her.
Janelle is amazing!!! She is a strong woman who goes after what she wants !! Her strength definitely comes from her Mother Laurie….2 tough women who get what they want !! 💕💕