Lisa Adkins, FNP-BC
Certification:
American Nurses Credentialing Center Family Nurse Practitioner
Education:
Master of Science in Nursing, Marshall University
Services:
Family Medicine, School-Based Health
Lisa Adkins, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with Southern West Virginia Health System, providing care to those within our schools and communities. She is committed to improving access to healthcare for students and supporting their well-being.
Lisa is committed to helping patients maintain their health and stay on track for success, both in and out of the classroom.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
FNP-BC stands for Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified. This means the nurse practitioner has completed advanced education to provide care for patients of all ages, from children to older adults, and has passed a national certification exam to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in family practice. Being board certified shows that your provider meets high standards for safe, high-quality care.
A board-certified nurse practitioner has passed rigorous exams and met specific standards by a recognized nursing board. In Lisa's case, The American Nurses Credentialing Center. This certification shows that she has advanced knowledge and is committed to ongoing learning and excellence in patient care.
School-based health refers to primary and preventive health services provided to students within or in partnership with their school. These services are often delivered through a school-based health center, where providers offer care such as routine check-ups, treatment for common illnesses, management of chronic conditions, and health education. The goal is to improve access to care and reduce missed class time, supporting students' overall health and academic success.
Family medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive health care for people of all ages, from newborns to seniors. Family medicine providers are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, offer preventive care, and build ongoing relationships with patients throughout their lives.
Walk-in & same day care is a service that is ideal for non-emergency situations where you need to be seen quickly. Reasons for same day care may include sore throats, sinus infections, minor sprains, rashes, or other sudden but not life-threatening concerns.
Students are seen on a walk-in basis during school hours at the school-based health center. A completed consent form, signed by the parent or guardian, must be on file each school year before a student can be seen by the provider. Once consent is received by the school-based health clinic, students can visit the health center as needed for care without scheduling an appointment. Consent forms are sent home at the beginning of each school year and are also available for pickup in the school-based health center.
Yes! That's one of the strengths of family medicine. Lisa Adkins and other family medicine providers are trained to care for patients across the lifespan, making it easy for your entire family to receive care in one place.
Yes. Parental or guardian consent is required for care, and families will receive information about visit results and any recommended follow-up care.
Yes! If Lisa Adkins prescribes you medication during your visit, you have convenient options:
These locations are part of our organization and can fill your prescription quickly and efficiently. Prefer to use a different pharmacy? No problem. Just let our team know your preferred location and we'll make sure your prescription is sent there.
Yes. No payments are collected at the school-based health centers at the time of the visit. Services are billed to the student's insurance on file, and parents or guardians will receive statements in the mail regarding billing.
Locations of Lisa Adkins, FNP-BC
Lisa Adkins, FNP-BC
Certification:
American Nurses Credentialing Center Family Nurse Practitioner
Education:
Master of Science in Nursing, Marshall University
Services:
Family Medicine, School-Based Health
Locations of Lisa Adkins, FNP-BC
Lisa Adkins, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with Southern West Virginia Health System, providing care to those within our schools and communities. She is committed to improving access to healthcare for students and supporting their well-being.
Lisa is committed to helping patients maintain their health and stay on track for success, both in and out of the classroom.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
FNP-BC stands for Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified. This means the nurse practitioner has completed advanced education to provide care for patients of all ages, from children to older adults, and has passed a national certification exam to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in family practice. Being board certified shows that your provider meets high standards for safe, high-quality care.
A board-certified nurse practitioner has passed rigorous exams and met specific standards by a recognized nursing board. In Lisa's case, The American Nurses Credentialing Center. This certification shows that she has advanced knowledge and is committed to ongoing learning and excellence in patient care.
School-based health refers to primary and preventive health services provided to students within or in partnership with their school. These services are often delivered through a school-based health center, where providers offer care such as routine check-ups, treatment for common illnesses, management of chronic conditions, and health education. The goal is to improve access to care and reduce missed class time, supporting students' overall health and academic success.
Family medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive health care for people of all ages, from newborns to seniors. Family medicine providers are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, offer preventive care, and build ongoing relationships with patients throughout their lives.
Walk-in & same day care is a service that is ideal for non-emergency situations where you need to be seen quickly. Reasons for same day care may include sore throats, sinus infections, minor sprains, rashes, or other sudden but not life-threatening concerns.
Students are seen on a walk-in basis during school hours at the school-based health center. A completed consent form, signed by the parent or guardian, must be on file each school year before a student can be seen by the provider. Once consent is received by the school-based health clinic, students can visit the health center as needed for care without scheduling an appointment. Consent forms are sent home at the beginning of each school year and are also available for pickup in the school-based health center.
Yes! That's one of the strengths of family medicine. Lisa Adkins and other family medicine providers are trained to care for patients across the lifespan, making it easy for your entire family to receive care in one place.
Yes. Parental or guardian consent is required for care, and families will receive information about visit results and any recommended follow-up care.
Yes! If Lisa Adkins prescribes you medication during your visit, you have convenient options:
These locations are part of our organization and can fill your prescription quickly and efficiently. Prefer to use a different pharmacy? No problem. Just let our team know your preferred location and we'll make sure your prescription is sent there.
Yes. No payments are collected at the school-based health centers at the time of the visit. Services are billed to the student's insurance on file, and parents or guardians will receive statements in the mail regarding billing.
