A native of Laurens, Iowa, Debra Netsch joined the Mankato Clinic in 1996. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa, her WOC Nurse certificate from Abbot Northwestern, Minneapolis, Minnesota; and her Master of Science degree in nursing as a Nurse Practitioner from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from Minnesota State University, Moorhead. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and is certified in Wound, Ostomy and Continence. Deb is a nationally recognized speaker and author.