This month, we’re spotlighting Julian L. Gallegos, our new Nurse Practitioner! Get to know him better by reading about his previous education, work experience, and our interview with him.
Julian’s Education and Work Experience
Dr. Julian L. Gallegos is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) with 20 years of experience ranging in medical-surgical nursing, labor and delivery, stroke care, diabetes management, nursing leadership/management, family practice, general urology, and men’s health
- BS in Nursing with a minor in Psychology from Purdue University – West Lafayette
- MS in Nursing from Indiana State University with a concentration as a Family Nurse Practitioner
- Ph.D. in Nursing from the University of Arizona with a substantive area in Understanding the Mechanisms for the Prevention and Treatment of Biological Injury
- MBA with a focus for Physicians and Healthcare Executives from Touro University Worldwide
- Served eight years on active duty as a United States Air Force (USAF) Nurse and Officer
- Received an honorable discharge from the USAF in 2010, having earned several service ribbons and medals
A Conversation With Julian
What drew you to the Family Health Clinic?
“The mission of the Family Health Clinic is what drew me to the organization. Serving others by providing access to quality health care is vital to an overall healthy community. I also am drawn to the Family Health Clinic as it supports the education of future clinicians within nursing, pharmacy, and other healthcare specialties.”
What are you most looking forward to about working at The Family Health Clinic?
“I look forward to working with the patients to help fulfill the mission of The Family Health Clinic. I look forward to bringing my expertise in general urology and men’s health to increase access to these types of services and needs that patients may have.”
What is your favorite part of being a Nurse Practitioner?
“My favorite part of being a Nurse Practitioner is that of service. I am a servant leader, clinician, and academic. I value the clinical and practical skills I obtained in school and the many years of clinical practice. These skills allow me to better serve my patients. I wholeheartedly enjoy assisting patients achieve their best level of health through engagement and mutual trust. I believe that as a Nurse Practitioner it is my responsibility to meet the patient where they are to achieve the goals that are best for them.”
Why do you think the Family Health Clinic is important to the community?
“The Family Health Clinic is important to the local community because it provides access to quality healthcare that otherwise would require patients to travel to larger urban areas to receive. The clinic also serves as a foundation to the overall health of the community through its mission in educating future clinicians and ensuring that future generations coming to the clinic are cared for.”
What is your specialty, and what made you choose that specialty?
“My specialty is Family Practice; however, I have worked in different specialties throughout my clinical career. My greatest passion has been my role as a nurse practitioner in urology providing care for many general urological needs. I chose Family Practice as I knew it would allow me to work with different ages and genders of patients and allowed the flexibility in learning specialty practice.”
Is there anything else you want to share about yourself?
“I am currently a Clinical Associate Professor at the Purdue School of Nursing and the Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. I am married to my wife Misty who is also a Purdue Alumni and nurse and together we have a 9-year-old son. As a family, we enjoy Purdue football and basketball and love to travel.”
Julian, we are so happy to have you as part of the Family Health Clinic!
To make an appointment and see Julian, call (800) 321-5043.
