About Me

Pamela Barstow is a Family Nurse Practitioner who joined Capital Area Pediatrics-Ryan Park office in June 2017.

Pamela and lives with her husband, retired Army Master Sergeant, and four pets. She began her nursing career as a labor and delivery nurse before completing her Master of Science in Nursing in 2015. She then completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in May 2022. She also trained as a lactation counselorin 2019. As a military spouse who has moved frequently, Pamela has an understanding and a passion for continuity of care. She values and enjoys developing relationships with her patients and their families.

Skills
Specialties
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Pediatrics
Clinical Focuses
  • Lactation Support
  • Care of Teens with GYN Concerns
  • Adolescent and Teen Mental Health
Languages
  • English
Education & Training
Education
  • Walden University
    Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nursing
    2022
  • Walden University
    Master of Science , Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
    2015
  • Fayetteville Technical Community College
    Associate Degree, Nursing
    2006
  • Aims Community College
    Associate Degree, Liberal Arts
    1996
Training
  • Certified Lactation Counselor
    Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice
    2019 - Present
  • Mini Fellowship in Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care
    The REACH Institute
    2017 - 2018
Work Experience
Work Experiences
  • Adjunct Professor
    Purdue University Global
    2022-Present
  • FNP-BC
    Diversity Health Center, Inc.
    2017-2017
  • FNP-BC
    Richmond Hill Family Practice and Urgent Care
    2016-2016
  • FNP-BC
    Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care, Inc.
    2015-2016
  • Staff RN III
    Memorial Health University Medical Center
    2011-2015
  • Patient Educator
    Alere Women’s and Children’s Health
    2012-2015
  • Staff RN
    Cape Fear Valley Health System
    2008-2011
  • Staff RN
    Central Carolina Hospital
    2007-2008
  • Staff RN
    Palmetto Health-Baptist
    2006-2007
Certifications
Board Certifications
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
    American Nurses’ Credentialing Center
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
    American Heart Association
Advanced Training Certifications
  • Certified Lactation Counselor
    Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice
    2019
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
  • Member
    American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Member
    American Nurses’ Credentialing Center
  • Member
    American Association of Nurse Practitioners