WOMEN TO WATCH

Katie Batson, APRN, FNP-C

Owner
The Batson Clinic

I am a board-certified family nurse practitioner and owner of The Batson Clinic in Little Rock. I opened my practice for the freedom to take more time with my patients. I believe great primary care is evidence-based, deeply personal and never rushed. My patients are my partners, and together we work toward a healthier, happier life.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

How I knew this was my passion

Primary care empowers people to be healthier and prevent the worsening of chronic conditions. I love being the person who encourages patients to truly take care of themselves.

A skill I never expected to need in this field

I expected to be a provider and a business owner. I did not anticipate also becoming the person changing lightbulbs, assembling furniture, hanging shelves and frequenting Lowe’s.

Biggest challenges in my career

Opening The Batson Clinic. Navigating the entrepreneurial role while still holding time and space to deliver high-quality patient care has been a challenge worth overcoming.

Nonprofit I wish more people knew about

Harmony Health Clinic offers free medical care to uninsured central Arkansans. Every person deserves a provider they trust, and Harmony is making that possible every single day.

What I learned from my first job

I was a camp counselor, and my favorite session served adults with mental and physical disabilities. It taught me that I loved people and genuinely thrived in a caregiver role.

The one thing I wish people knew about my field

You don't have to be sick to need primary care. The goal is prevention and early detection. Establishing care is about staying healthy, not just managing illnesses.

Best advice I ever received

Never shrink your life to fit your career. Build your career to fit your life.

One practice I use to maintain my mental health

I prioritize time outside, lean on my people and embrace therapy and medication. You cannot pour from an empty cup. Self-care allows me to show up for others.

The first thing I do to course-correct when I hit a wall

Slow down and take a breath.

What keeps me coming back to my job every day

My patients. I believe Little Rock deserves access to high-quality primary care from a provider they trust and feel heard by. I love being that for people.

Best career moment so far

For me, it is every day. Hearing patients share how The Batson Clinic has made a difference for them gives me joy every time.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

Maumelle

I can’t start my day until

I give my daughters a cuddle

Hobbies

Anything outside

Binge watch

Anything true crime

Last good read

“The New Rules of Menopause” by Stephanie Fabioun

Favorite meal in town

Saigon Noodle Station

Best recent local discovery

Saigon Noodle Station

Most-used app

UpToDate

Dream vacation

Hiking in the Swiss Alps

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