Josie Smith, APRN-FNP-C
Park Meidcal I - Suite 301
Beaumont, Texas 77702
About Josie Smith, APRN-FNP-C
Josie spent 20 + years in EMS, Emergency Department and Adult and Pediatric Critical Care Units, including 15 years as a Flight Nurse-Paramedic on EMS Helicopters and Jets.
Her flying career culminated with her appointment as Chief Flight Nurse of Angel Flight, where she managed three helicopters (Beaumont, Jasper and Lufkin), a Lear Jet for national and international flights, and a staff of more than fifty employees.
Josie held board certifications in Emergency Nursing and Adult Critical Care Nursing. She was a Paramedic Instructor and Advanced Course Coordinator for the Texas Department of Health, and held additional instructor certifications in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Trauma Life Support, Trauma Nursing Core Course, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Advanced Life Support. She has been instrumental in the education of countless healthcare professionals over the past several decades.
Patient Education Resources
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High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...
Education & Training
A Registered Nurse since 1988, Josie completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB – Galveston) where she graduated with Honors.
She completed her post-graduate studies in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Graceland University in Independence, Missouri and was awarded a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in February of 2004, graduating with High Hon
Smith Family Practice
Smith Family Practice offers comprehensive primary healthcare services by emphasizing health maintenance and disease prevention. We treat common acute illnesses and injuries, as well as diagnose, manage and coordinate the care and rehabilitation of patients with a variety of chronic diseases.
Family Practice providers have a broad general medical knowledge and are trained to assume a unique role in patient management, problem solving and counseling. We are prepared to oversee and coordinate your healthcare needs!
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday:
7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
(Closed for Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 PM)
Friday: Closed
Walk-in patients are accepted throughout the day; however, we prefer that you call to schedule an appointment, as doing so will decrease your wait time. Patients with scheduled appointments will be seen before those that arrive without appointments.