Meet the Providers

Medical Doctor

A Medical Doctor (MD) is a physician who has received a doctoral degree from a medical school. MDs are able to practice medicine to treat medical conditions including illnesses and injuries. 

Marit Hordvik, MD
Marit Hordvik

Dr. Hordvik graduated with a Bachelor in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from North Dakota State University. She attended medical school at University of North Dakota and completed her residency program in Family Medicine. She also completed one year of a psychiatry residency. Her vast experience ranges in departments such as obstetrics, ER, ICU, Surgical Care, and the Medical Unit. Some procedures she is able to perform include (but not limited to) biopsies, IUD placement/removal, laceration repair, and toenail removal. She has been with Student Health Service since Fall 2014.  

Nurse Practitioner

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a nurse who has completed additional education and training at an advanced level (typically completing a Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree). In order to practice, they must pass a national certification exam, be involved in a periodic peer review program and clinical outcome evaluations while also adhering to a code of ethical practices. NPs are able to do the following:

  • Work independently in medical care facilities and hospitals
  • Assess and diagnose medical conditions
  • Provide initial treatment
  • Order diagnostic testing
  • Order treatments
  • Prescribe medications and/or drugs
  • Perform physical examinations
  • Make referrals to a specialist

     
Kayla Bowers, NP

Kayla graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. She completed her Masters of Science in Nursing degree at St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. Her previous work history includes family medicine, public health, women's health, rural health, sleep medicine and student health. She has been with Student Health Service since 2022. 

Sheryll Clapp, NP
Sheryll Clapp

Sheryll graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of North Dakota and completed her Master of Nurse Practitioner degree at the University of Minnesota. Sheryll brings over 20 years of experience as an NP to the clinic. Her previous work history includes family medicine and primary care. She has worked with child abuse and child neglect programs in Fargo, and has a focus on women's health, diabetes, mental health including eating disorders and orthopedic injuries/disorders. She has been with Student Health Service since 2012. 

Sharon Dunkel, NP
Sharon DunkelShari graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master of Science in Nursing and a Nurse Practitioner certification from the University of North Dakota. Shari has experience in Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, women's health and mental health. She came to Student Health Service in April 2015. 
Joanna Johnson, PMHNP

Joanna Johnson, PMHNP is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marian University in Madison, WI and a Masters of Science in Nursing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from UND. She then received a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from UND. Joanna has a range of experience in mental health including in-patient, out-patient, and residential setting experience. She has been a speaker at local and national conferences and is a mental health and wellness educator. She utilizes non-pharmacological interventions alongside traditional psychiatric medication. She started with Student Health Service in March 2024. 

Cheryl Ross, NP
Cheryl graduated with a Bachelors in Nursing and a Masters of Science in Nursing from UND. She has over 25 years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner in areas of primary care in family practice, urgent care and college health. She joined Student Health Service in June 2022. 
Jean Seltvedt, NP
Jean Seltvedt

Jean graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and completed certification as a Physician Assistant and Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of North Dakota. Jean has experience in many different areas including walkin clinics, family practice and internal medicine. She has been with Student Health Service since 2005. 

JoAnna Solhjem, NP
JoAnna SolhjemJoAnna graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from NorthDakota State University and completed her Master of Science in Nursing in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Mary. JoAnna has worked in family medicine, women’s health, the walk-in clinic setting, and has extensive experience working with patients with mental health and addiction issues.  She has been at Student Health Services since 2011. 
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