Leah K. Neugebauer, MSN, FNP-C, WHNP-BC

Coordinator for Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Assistant Professor Nursing

Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences

About Me

My nursing journey began in Bismarck, where I worked as a Labor and Delivery RN and quickly discovered my passion for women’s health. That passion led me to pursue an MSN from the University of Cincinnati, where I became a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner in 2010. After several years in clinical practice, I felt called to broaden my impact and completed a post-master’s certificate as a family nurse practitioner. I’m currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing Organizational Leadership here at the University of Mary, with the goal of growing as a leader in healthcare. As part of this journey, I’m also committed to developing as a nursing educator—continually striving to inspire, support, and challenge the next generation of nurse practitioners.

Outside of work, I’m married to my husband, Brice, and we have three wonderful children—one daughter and two sons—who keep life full and joyful. We love spending time together on the river or sailing on Lake Sakakawea. I also enjoy cooking, reading, and finding a bit of peace through yoga.

Why I’m At Mary

The University of Mary has always graduated excellent students. I am excited to be a part of the exceptional faculty here at Mary and to share my passion for nursing with my students in a faith-filled community that not only educates the mind but also nurtures the soul.

Expertise

My clinical expertise spans women’s health, internal medicine, family practice, oncology, and hematology. Outside of educating the next generation of nurse practitioners, I also practice part-time as an FNP, focusing on geriatrics. This role allows me to continue delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while balancing my academic and leadership responsibilities.

Education

DNP: University of Mary, anticipated graduation date 2026
MSN: University of Cincinnati, 2010
BSN: MedCenter One College of Nursing, 2005

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I have also been proud to serve the nurse practitioner community in North Dakota through active involvement with the North Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association for over a decade. Throughout the years, I’ve held multiple leadership roles on the board, including President, Secretary, and Member-at-Large—experiences that've deepened my commitment to advocacy, professional growth, and collaboration within our field.

In recognition of my contributions to the nurse practitioner profession across practice, education, advocacy, research, and leadership (PEARL), I am honored to be the recipient of the 2025 American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) State Award for Excellence for North Dakota.