Jessica Nelson, NP
Nelson Nurse Practitioner
1700684610Is Jessica Nelson, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Jessica Nelson, NP has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Ruston. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 1 years of practice, they are early in their career.
The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Nelson's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a neonatal nurse practitioner?
Neonatal NPs care for newborns, especially premature and critically ill infants in intensive care.
When to see one: Typically in newborn/neonatal intensive care settings.
More about neonatal nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Ruston, LA
Ruston has 64 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice. Louisiana nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
1
Years practicing
10
Avg in Ruston
64
Nurse Practitioners in Ruston
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Nelson's license is active and unrestricted with the Louisiana board of nursing (link on this page).
- Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
- Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
- Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jessica Nelson, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Jessica Nelson, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1700684610) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Jessica Nelson, NP?
Jessica Nelson, NP has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Ruston has about 10 years. There are 64 nurse practitioners in Ruston.
Where is Jessica Nelson, NP located?
Jessica Nelson, NP practices at Nelson Nurse Practitioner, 401 E VAUGHN AVE, Ruston, LA 71270. Phone: (318) 282-0456.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Nelson's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 03/05/2025