Dr. COURTNEY PAULSEN, RN, NP-C | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Nurse Practitioner, Family
About
Courtney Paulsen, APRN, FNP-C, is a seasoned Family Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of experience, specializing in holistic, patient‑centered care at Impact Family Wellness. She emphasizes the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model’s focus on unlimited visits, same‑day appointments, and direct communication via text or virtual visits, allowing her to spend ample time listening to patients and building lasting relationships. Her approach blends preventive medicine with integrative therapies, aiming to keep patients healthy rather than merely treating illness.
Born and raised in Texas, Courtney earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Texas A&M University‑Corpus Christi and has worked in diverse settings—including surgical and trauma intensive care, psychiatry, hospice, and medical missionary work—giving her a broad clinical perspective that she brings to her family practice. She lives on a cattle ranch in Thorndale, reflecting her deep ties to the local community and her commitment to providing personalized, compassionate care to families in the area.
Education
Medical School: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: RN, NP-C
Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Family
Years in Practice: 15+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1700015534 Active
Primary License: Texas (TX) - 716281
International Experience
Medical missionary work (details not specified)