About
As a pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care, over the last 20 years Dr. Jessica Peck has engaged, encouraged, equipped, and empowered families to raise holistically healthy kids. She guides parents to help navigate challenging parenting moments to escape shame and stigma with grace, hope, and courage.
A native Texan, she is a clinical professor at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing. An internationally awarded nursing leader, she served as president of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Some of her recent awards include: Texas Nurse Practitioner of the Year, American Nurses Association Advocate of the Year, American Association of Nurse Practitioners Advocate State Award for Excellence, Lillian Wald Humanitarian Award from the National League for Nursing, and Distinguished Alumnus at both the University of Alabama and the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Most importantly, she has been happily married to a rocket scientist for nearly twenty-five years and is a mom of four teens.
A passionate advocate for underserved children and anti-trafficking, Dr. Peck equips families to promote physical, mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual health. She especially loves encouraging parents in her clinical practice and equipping them to build healthy relationships with their children. She speaks to nurses all over the world while also reaching out directly to parents so they feel engaged, equipped, encouraged, and empowered to raise resilient, holistically healthy kids.
Dr. Peck is an accomplished author of dozens of clinical articles for peer-reviewed journals, is a regular contributor to parenting magazines, and is a frequent guest on radio and television shows to promote the health of children. She has been a regular guest on The Nurse Practitioner Show on Sirius XM’s Doctor Radio and has also appeared on syndicates for CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox.
Jessica L. Peck DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN
Doctor of Nursing Practice (University of Alabama)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (State of Texas)
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care (Pediatric Nursing Certification Board)
Certified Nurse Educator (National League for Nursing)
Clinical Nurse Leader (Commission on Nurse Certification)
Fellow, American Association of Nurse Practitioners & American Academy of Nursing
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The information in this site is meant to be a general guide as a source of information only and should not be considered personal medical advice. Each family and each child are wonderfully unique, and it is not possible to address each individual circumstance. It is so important for you to have a strong connection to your child’s primary care provider. Find someone you trust and of equal importance, find someone you like. Primary care is critical for the health of your children. This advice should not take the place of that relationship. Readers are urged to consult with their healthcare professional to address specific medical or other issues. The author assumes no responsibility for any injuries suffered or damages incurred during or as a result of the user or application of the information contained herein.
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