Resource PNP by Julie Kappes

Welcome to my new blog, “Resource PNP” (Resource Pediatric Nurse Practitioner)! Raising children today seems to be extra hard and extra scary. There are so many things to watch out for and so many things to consider as you parent your kids. That is why I am starting “Resource PNP”.

I want to bring you resources you can use in your parenting journey, especially those resources that can help you keep your children safe and healthy, mentally and physically. My name is Julie Kappes, I am a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a Certified Pediatric Mental Health Specialist. I received my Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky in 1986 and spent 15 years working as an emergency room nurse. I completed my Masters of Nursing from the Medical College of Georgia in 2002 and had the opportunity to start two pediatric programs locally.

In 2011 I did the KySS (Keep yourself Strong and Secure) Mental Health Fellowship: Child and Adolescent through Arizona State University and became certified as a pediatric mental health specialist.  I continue to see children of all ages for primary care but the bulk of my practice revolves around meeting the mental health care needs of children and adolescents in our practice.

I have been at the Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, CPAM, for a little over a year and yes I am Dr. Kappes’ wife!  It has been a pleasure to become part of the CPAM team and to work with Dr. Kappes.

When I am not at the office, I stay busy with our family. We have 6 kids ranging in age from 16 to 36,  7 grandchildren under the age of 9, 2 dogs and a very feisty cat. I love spending time with our grands, reading a good book, watching a good crime show, and going for walks with Dr. Kappes! I am looking so forward to bringing you resources and information that will help you keep your child safe and healthy! 

- Julie Kappes