Disclosure

Important Information About Your Primary Care Provider

Autonomous APRN Practice Disclosure

Grandmother's Hands Family Health is an independently owned primary-care practice founded and operated by Dr. Carrollann Fernandes, DNP, APRN, CPNP, FNP-C, a Florida-licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who is registered with the Florida Board of Nursing to practice as an Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Autonomous APRN).

Under Florida law, an Autonomous APRN who meets the statutory requirements may provide autonomous primary care within the authorized scope of practice, including family medicine and general pediatrics. Autonomous practice means that the APRN provides care without a physician supervisory protocol or physician supervision, within the scope authorized by Florida law.

YOUR PROVIDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

Professional credentials:

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP)
• Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Florida Autonomous APRN Registration
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
• Florida State University/DNP Program
• Army Nurse Corp

Dr. Fernandes has professional experience in pediatric and family primary care and provides primary-care services to children, adolescents, and adults within her authorized scope of practice.

Nature of Autonomous Practice

As an Autonomous APRN, Dr. Fernandes is authorized under Florida law to provide primary-care services within the scope of autonomous APRN practice, including family medicine and general pediatrics.

Patients may ask questions about the provider's qualifications, professional credentials, or the nature of autonomous APRN practice at any time.

Florida APRN License #: 9440746
Autonomous APRN Registration: Active
Practice: Grandmother's Hands Family Health, PLLC
1081 Town Center Drive, Ste 200
Phone: (386) 588-8016
Fax (386) 261-4593