Jake Heislman, APRN

Jake Heislman, APRN, is an inaugural pediatric cohort graduate of Baptist Behavioral Health's two-year APRN fellowship with seven prior years of psychiatric nursing experience. With his diverse background and experience in mental health, Jake is a fiercely dedicated advocate for his patients & their families, and he aims to empower all that he encounters to reach their fullest potential. His areas of expertise include:

• Mood Disorders

• Depressive Disorders

• Anxiety Disorders

• ADHD and Attention Issues

• PTSD

About Me

I am a native of Florida, raised in Jupiter, FL, and moved to Jacksonville in 2014 upon finishing nursing school at FSU to be part of Wolfson/Baptist’s network. GO NOLES! While we love that there is just so much to do in Jacksonville, let’s just say it wouldn't be hard to find me, my wife, and three children moseying around somewhere near Disney in our off time.

My philosophy is that everyone has a different path, definition, and/or version of success, "normal", or "happiness". I absolutely love to hear everyone's story that makes them uniquely them and even more grateful to have a career that lets me explore that concept with so many people on a regular basis. I thrive on using humor and positive energy to connect with others ensuring that youth is never lost. I believe this fosters a deeper, more meaningful connection between me and my patients when navigating the perspective that not all “challenges” necessarily have to be “difficult.”

Specialties

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Boards

• ANCC - Nurse Practitioner

Languages

• English

Hospital Affiliation

• Wolfson Children's Hospital
• Baptist Medical Center South
• Baptist Medical Center Clay
• Baptist Medical Center Beaches
• Baptist Medical Center Nassau
• Baptist Behavioral Health LLC
• Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

Ages Treated

• Adolescent
• Teen
• Adult