Nicole Alsaker, ARNP

Nicole Alsaker, ARNP, is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner specializing in pulmonology and sleep medicine. She practices at the Ken and Rosemary Hanson Specialty Clinic at Washington County Hospital & Clinics (WCHC) in Washington, Iowa. She joined the WCHC medical staff in 2024 to expand critical access to pulmonary care in Southeast Iowa.

Clinical Focus & Specialties

• Scope of Practice: Comprehensive diagnosis, management, and treatment of respiratory illnesses and complex sleep disorders.
• Primary Conditions Treated: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, interstitial lung disease, and obstructive sleep apnea.
• Targeted Interventions: Conducts in-depth pulmonary function testing, oversees CPAP and BiPAP therapy management, and facilitates diagnostic evaluations (such as bronchoscopy and in-lab sleep studies) in coordination with collaborating specialists.
• Board Certifications: Certified as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner by the American …Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

About Washington County Hospital & Clinics (WCHC)

Established in 1912 as the first rural county public hospital in Iowa and the nation, Washington County Hospital & Clinics is a critical access health system based in Washington, Iowa. The system provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services—including emergency care, surgical suites, rehabilitation, and an array of outreach specialty services—serving Southeast Iowa with a mission to deliver accessible, personalized, and patient-centered care.