A Day in the Life of a Rural Nurse Practitioner

Jessica Vaughan, ACNP-BC, is a passionate nurse practitioner with Ochsner Health Center - Livingston who is transforming healthcare for patients living in rural communities in the Livingston, Alabama area. Jessica brings essential care directly to patients who can't travel to clinics, delivering the high-quality treatment they need, all from the comfort of their own homes.

"By providing this service to the community, we are opening up opportunities for patients to be seen and to get the quality healthcare that they deserve," Jessica said. 

With the support of her skilled team, Jessica delivers healthcare services, including medication reviews, vital sign assessments and detailed patient evaluations. It's everything you'd expect from a clinic visit, brought directly to the patient's doorstep.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 people in the United States live in rural areas. By bringing healthcare to rural communities, Ochsner is breaking barriers and empowering people who need it the most.