Kelley L. Easley Dotson, CNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Primary Appointment Location
James L. Dennis Developmental Center
1301 Wolfe St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-364-1830
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Area of Expertise
- Pediatric Care
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes (Referral Required)
- Patient Type
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
About Kelley L. Easley Dotson
Clinical Biography
Kelley Dotson, MNSc, APRN, PPCNP-BC, is a board-certified advanced practice registered nurse at the Dennis Developmental Center. She works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to diagnose autism. Ms. Dotson hopes to bring her combined experience in providing care to children in rural Arkansas and advanced training in developmental-behavioral assessments to children seeking care from the Dennis Developmental Center.
Clinical Focus
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- ADHD
- Developmental Delay
- Challenging Behaviors
Kelley L. Easley Dotson's Academic Background
Academic Biography
In 1992, Ms. Dotson began her career as a nurse’s aide for Baptist Health on an adult medical-surgical unit. She quickly realized she wanted to work with children and moved to Arkansas Children’s Hospital to become a student nurse assistant while obtaining her bachelor’s degree in nursing. In 1994, Ms. Dotson became a registered nurse in the ACH NICU. From there, she obtained a master of nursing science degree in 2001 and a post-master’s certification as a nurse educator in 2002. In 2002, Ms. Dotson began teaching for the UAMS College of Nursing in their Bachelor of Nursing program. In 2004, she joined a private practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) providing primary care. As part of her 20-year pediatric primary care practice, she became a trained provider for the Community-Based Autism Liaison & Treatment Project (CoBALT). Most recently, Ms. Dotson completed an advanced practice fellowship in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics with the Dennis Developmental Center in 2024 and has established herself as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with the UAMS College of Medicine.
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Advanced Practice Trainee in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics - Fellowship
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
REACH Institute: Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care - Postgraduate Education
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Master of Nursing Science - Undergraduate Education
- Henderson State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Professional Certifications
- American Nurses Credentialing Center — Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Associations
- Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
- Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Kelley L. Easley Dotson
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Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Kelley L. Easley Dotson
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Kelley L. Easley Dotson's Areas of Expertise
Pediatric Care
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Locations Where Kelley L. Easley Dotson Practices
James L. Dennis Developmental Center , Primary Location
1301 Wolfe St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-364-1830
New and Returning Patients