Paula Bland, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bland Nurse Practitioner
1134414535Is Paula Bland, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Paula Bland, NP has a trust score of 83/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in New Orleans, LA. With 15 years of practice (above the local average of 9), they have solid experience.
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 Bland's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a psych/mental health nurse practitioner?
Psychiatric-mental health NPs (PMHNPs) diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including medication management and therapy.
When to see one: For depression, anxiety, ADHD, or psychiatric medication management.
More about psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans has 788 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 61 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Louisiana nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
15
Years practicing
9
Avg in New Orleans
788
Nurse Practitioners in New Orleans
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Bland'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 Paula Bland, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Paula Bland, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1134414535) 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 Paula Bland, NP?
Paula Bland, NP has approximately 15 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in New Orleans has about 9 years. There are 788 nurse practitioners in New Orleans, including 61 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Paula Bland, NP located?
Paula Bland, NP practices at Bland Nurse Practitioner, 609 METAIRIE RD, PMB 4028, New Orleans, LA 70005. Phone: (504) 610-7459.
Related reading
Choosing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
PMHNPs are a growing option for mental-health medication management.
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?
In most states NPs can prescribe, including many controlled substances.
How to Verify an NP's License
Confirming an active license and clean record is a smart first step.
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 Bland's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 06/14/2011