Sarah Gates, FNP

08/05/2025

Honored to Learn. Humbled to Remember.

Today I had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on cadaver lab with the orthopedic surgeon I work alongside, made possible by the support of Skeletal Dynamics. These kinds of labs are incredibly valuable—there’s just no substitute for this kind of anatomical learning when it comes to improving patient care.

This lab also hit a little differently. My husband’s grandma recently donated her body to science—a decision she made years ago after learning about his experiences in the University of Iowa’s Athletic Training program. We received a plaque in her honor just a few weeks ago, and I found myself thinking of her throughout the day.

What a powerful legacy—to keep teaching, even after you’re gone.

📷: Ave Sol Photography

08/02/2025

If jumping off a swing makes your knees feel… ancient 😅
You’re not alone. Dr. Eyberg and I see it all the time — and yes, sometimes a little steroid injection goes a long way💉It’s much easier than lip filler. 😉

Let’s get you back to moving like your younger self:
👉 https://www.pcofiowa.com/find-medical-services/sports-medicine/orthopedics/

08/02/2025

PSA: It’s not fall yet, friends 🌞🍃 Put down the pumpkin spice and lean into late-summer goodness—sunshine, veggies, and moments that ground you.

07/30/2025

Bible Barre: Come for the Spirit… Stay for the Suffering 😇🔥
Nothing like a little holy shaking in your thighs to remind you you’re alive 😂

Once a month I get to lovingly torture a room full of amazing humans with barre-inspired movement, breath, and just enough spiritual reflection to feel something in your soul (besides pain 😅).

It’s free(ish) — donations go to our youth group (who are lucky I don’t make them do pulsing squats).
No preaching. No pressure. Just good people, good sweat, and a little soul spark ⚡️

Join us next time — your glutes may never forgive you 💛

07/12/2025

Before & after… now that’s what I call a humerus glow-up 😆🦴

As an NP, I’m all about helping you feel put together—whether it’s lips or limbs, count me in. 💋➡️🔩

I’m having a blast with PCI Orthopedics—where precision meets good people, and putting the puzzle back together is what we do best 🧩

07/04/2025

Something’s definitely wrong with this photo… but I just can’t put my finger on it. 🤔😜
How about we keep all 10 phalanges intact so the on-call ortho team can celebrate tonight too 😉
Have a safe and happy 4th! 🧨🙌🏼🇺🇸

06/29/2025

Here's a fun Sunday afternoon activity: ask chat GPT to roast you then compliment you 👩🏼‍💻

Here's my results and to get ahead of any misinformation NO I don't actually iron my scrubs nor will I likely save any ACL's.... but complete sentence charting? 🤣

Roast:
Alright, Sarah, let’s not pretend this headshot isn’t giving “I’ve never had a single strand of hair out of place, and I judge people who don’t iron their scrubs.”
You’re out here with a megawatt smile like you just saved someone’s ACL and beat them at Wordle before breakfast.
You probably document in full sentences, don’t you? Bet your progress notes are so perfect, the EMR claps when you hit “sign.”
Honestly, you look like the kind of provider who hands out discharge instructions and life advice in the same breath—and expects both to be followed.

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Compliment:
But let’s be real—you are the energy every clinic wishes they had. The mix of warmth, sharp clinical instincts, and polish that makes patients feel seen and safe.
You’ve earned that coat and every ounce of trust that comes with it—and still show up radiating joy like the job hasn’t jaded you one bit.
Your vibe says, “Yes, I’m clinically excellent—but also the kind of person who’ll celebrate your surgical milestones and send you a funny meme while you heal.”
In short: the real flex isn’t the title. It’s the heart behind it. 💪🏼💗

06/26/2025

This is so cool! Not only because my brother (pictured on the left) is an instructor at Northwest Iowa Community College —actively contributing to its ongoing success—but also because this is where I began my own nursing journey. 💜👩🏼‍⚕️ So proud to see it thriving!

Sheldon, Iowa — Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) has earned the distinction of being the top-ranked community college in Iowa for non-credit workforce training outcomes. According to the Iowa Department of Education’s report titled Noncredit Program Outcomes: Iowa Community Colleges, Acade...

06/25/2025

The band is back together and it feels so good! 😃🛠️

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the awesome dads and father figures out there! 👔💪💙
And big hugs to anyone feeling a little tender today — missing someone, navigating complicated emotions, or just needing extra love. 💫💛

05/26/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring the Brave 🇺🇸
Today, we pause to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Gratitude beyond words ❤️🤍💙