The first advanced education program for nursing in the
United States began in the 1960s as the demand for primary care began to grow
beyond the number of physicians available to provide it. Today the need for
primary care remains greater than ever due to an aging population and many new
individuals with healthcare coverage as a result of Accountable Care Act.
In Atchison and Holt Counties, mid-level providers have
been a mainstay of the healthcare team for many years. In Missouri, family
nurse practitioners can meet many primary care needs and each FNP has a
collaborative practice agreement with a physician. Mid level providers extend
the reach of physicians, provide emergency care and fulfill specialized roles
like pediatric care. The relationship Family Nurse Practitioners have with CH-F
physicians also ensures patients have a quick and efficient avenue to the
physician when needed.
Pam Davis FNP
Pam
Davis FNP has been taking care of patients in Atchison County since she
graduated from nursing school in 1978. When she is not camping with her
husband, Jim, or doting on her adorable grandson, MJ, she is undoubtedly trying
to make someone feel better at the Tarkio Family Practice Center or Rock Port
Family Medical Center where she has been serving as a Family Nurse Practitioner
for nearly 20 years.
“In 1993, Dr. Hrabik convinced me to go back to school to
become a nurse practitioner. Advanced practice nursing was beginning to play an
important role in healthcare in underserved rural areas at that time. I have
always wanted to see that our county has healthcare available so I felt it was
a good career move for me and good for our patients” explained Pam.
“I truly enjoy working alongside our physicians in
striving to be available for the residents of our county and those surrounding
counties. My goal is to stay current in health care issues and provide the best
possible care to our patients. I love working with all stages of life and being
a family nurse practitioner allows me to do so” explains Pam.
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