Gwen Collmann RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS
- Pediatric Medicine
Pediatrician
Phone:
512-833-7334
Languages: English
Departments:
Texas Children's Pediatrics
Office location:
12120 Ranch Road 620 North
Austin, TX 78750
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Get to know Gwen Collmann RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS
Personal Statement
Gwen Collmann is a dual graduate from the University of Texas. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 1993 and completed her Masters of Science in Nursing in 1999. She is certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner by the Certification Board of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Associates. She is a Fellow Member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners. Gwen is also an affiliate member of the National Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses. Gwen is also certified as a Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS). As a PMHS, Gwen has acquired additional knowledge to evaluate, treat, and manage many common behavioral and mental health concerns within primary care settings.
Through the University of Texas, Gwen has been trained in the Touchpoints model of development created by renowned T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. Touchpoints is an interdisciplinary, relational, and developmental model of providing health care. Anticipatory guidance is tailored to the child's temperament and developmental level and a supportive relationship is nurtured between the practitioner and the parent.
Gwen and her husband have three children and are members of Triumphant Love Lutheran Church.
Special Interests
- Asthma
- Behavior
- Breastfeeding
- Infant/Newborn
- Toddlers
- Teenagers
- and Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Education
School | Education | Degree | Year |
---|---|---|---|
University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing | Masters | Nursing | 2008 |
University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing | Masters | Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | 1999 |
The University of Texas | Bachelors | Psychology | 1993 |
Organizations
Organization Name | Role |
---|---|
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners | Member |
National Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses | Member |
Adjunct Faculty School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin | Member |
Board Certification
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.