Penny M. Bernards, CNRN, APNP
Associate Practitioner

“My role includes helping patients and families through difficult times by answering their questions and providing information, counseling and education.” 

Clinical Expertise and Special Interests
Penny Bernards is a specialist who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions of the brain, spine and nervous system, such as stroke, headache, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, degenerative disorders, vertigo, dizziness and infectious disorders of the nervous system. She has a special interest in working with patients with headaches. Penny provides intensive education and in-depth care planning to help patients improve their quality of life by better managing and preventing headaches.

Educational Foundation

Master of Science
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor of Science
University of Wisconsin-Madison

License
Registered Nurse
Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber

Recognition of Achievement

Board Certifications
Neuroscience Nurse
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

Affiliations
National Headache Foundation
American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Think First – Local Chapter, a brain and spinal cord injury prevention program