Mr. Watson attributes his success to actively listening to his patients, allowing them to speak and genuinely listening to their responses, a practice he believes many overlook.
NEW ALBANY, IN, December 06, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Doug L. Watson, MSN, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Watson is a dedicated nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience in health care. Since 2024, he has been a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Lifeline Medical Center LLC. Instrumental in providing comprehensive care to his patients, he sees between 12 and 15 individuals daily. To ensure thorough diagnosis and treatment, Mr. Watson spends an hour with new patients and 20 to 30 minutes with follow-up patients.
Before establishing his medical center, Mr. Watson worked as a nurse practitioner at North Clark Medical Group, where he honed his skills as a pediatric PMHNP-BC. His career began as a licensed practical nurse before transitioning into roles within critical care, the majority of which was in Neuroscience ICU care units. He notably spent 10 years in intensive care and neuroscience, focusing on psychiatry, before earning his master's degree and moving into psychiatric roles.
Mr. Watson's educational background includes a bachelor's degree and a Master of Science in nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University. His certifications include the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse designation and a Registered Nurse license.
Active in his professional community, Mr. Watson's affiliations include membership in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. In addition to these endeavors, he is civically engaged as a board member of Retrouvaille International Inc., an organization dedicated to supporting troubled marriages.
Mr. Watson's dedication to his profession and community underscores his significant contributions to nursing and mental health care. His ongoing efforts to improve patient outcomes and support those in need highlight his unwavering commitment to excellence.
Mr. Watson attributes his success to actively listening to his patients, allowing them to speak and genuinely listening to their responses, a practice he believes many overlook. Eager for the future, he plans to earn a Doctorate in Nursing Practice and help expand Lifeline Medical Center in his area.
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