Claire Cripps, FNP, originally from Tennessee, grew up just 30 minutes away from Nashville. In 2020, Claire moved to the Durango area and settled in Mancos in 2021. Claire holds a BSN from Belmont University in Nashville, TN, and an MSN from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL. With 12 years of experience as an ICU RN, including 8 years of traveling around the country, Claire has developed a deep understanding of how the body works and a passion for taking care of people. Being a nurse practitioner allows Claire to combine these two professional interests seamlessly. Claire loves serving the community of Montezuma County, where her child will grow up.