Beaumont, TX 77706 (409)833-0342
Francis Mijares, FNP-C
Francis worked as an Emergency Room nurse at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital after receiveing his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Lamar University. He received his Master's degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston while helping organize a primary care clinic targeted to at-risk youth in the Houston Metro area.
He has presented at various national conferences to share his research and knowledge on
Adolescent Care, Ethics, and Clinical Quality Management. His previous work in Houston has received national recognition by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Francis also serves as a consultant for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA and a national reviewer for the Nursing Education and Practice Retention Program, a Federal Act that addresses the national nursing shortage.
Locally, Francis serves as a board member for the Triangle AIDS Network, a non-profit agency that serves HIV-positive individuals and educates the public about the current treatment and trends in the AIDS epidemic.
John Fowler, MD
Dr. Fowler attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.
He finished his internship at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.
He specializes in Internal Medicine
and serves as the Medical Director for Calder Place Family Practice.
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
"A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse with advanced academic and clinical experience, which enables him or her to diagnose and manage most common and many chronic illnesses, either independently or as part of a health care team.
A nurse practitioner provides some care previously offered only by physicians and in most states has the ability to prescribe medications. Working in collaboration with a physician, a nurse practitioner provides high-quality, cost-effective and individualized care for the lifespan of patient's special needs.
NPs focus largely on health maintenance, disease prevention, counseling and patient education in a wide variety of settings. With a strong emphasis on primary care, nurse practitioners are employed within several specialties, including neonatology, nurse-midwifery, pediatrics, school health, family and adult health, women's health, mental health, home care, geriatrics and acute care.
Nurse practitioners are educated through programs that grant either a certificate or a master's degree. A registered nurse is recommended to have extensive clinical experience before applying to a nurse practitioner program. An intensive preceptorship under the direct supervision of a physician or an experienced nurse practitioner, as well as instruction in nursing theory, are key components to most NP programs.
Lastly, the scope of an NP's practice varies depending upon each state's regulations. Unnecessary obstacles to an NP's practice contribute to the rising costs and inaccessibility of health care for all Americans". (ACNP)