Janet Call, FNP

Specialty: Family Medicine
Phone: (208) 357-3960

Bingham Memorial Hospital is proud to welcome Janet Call as the newest member of the health care provider team at the Physicians and Surgeons Clinic of Shelley.

Janet, a nurse practitioner with over 30 years of experience in the medical field, has always had an inner desire to help other people. Growing up with a younger brother who suffered from cerebral palsy, Janet developed a passion for health care and watching over others.

“I love what I do,” says Janet. “I’m really big into preventative medicine. There is so much that can be done in terms of screening for conditions such as hypertension, cholesterol and diabetes to catch them early. I’m also very passionate about women’s health, including issues such as reproductive health, anxiety and depression and just the day-to-day rigors of raising a family and being a woman in today’s world.”

Janet also believes strongly in educating patients as to the difference between a nurse and her role as a nurse practitioner. Nurses typically complete a four-year college degree with some additional training. But a nurse practitioner must earn an advanced degree, such as a Master’s or doctorate. Nurse practitioners also typically have had several years of practical nursing experience before becoming a nurse practitioner. With an advanced degree and national certification, a nurse practitioner is then able to diagnose and treat patients, whereas a nurse is not.

“Nurse practitioners were trained as nurses first,” she says. “With that training, we have the model of caring and taking time with the patients. I think one of my strong points is my ability or willingness to listen. I have had many patients thank me for simply taking time with them to answer their questions.”

Janet graduated with her bachelor’s degree from BYU-Idaho, then received her Master’s in Nursing from Union University in Jackson, Tenn. For several years she worked at a Navy base in Tennesee, taking care of military families.

Along with her husband, she is the proud mother of eight children. In her spare time, Janet loves to cook, collect recipes and spend time in the outdoors hiking and camping.

As a family nurse practitioner, Janet is looking forward to serving the medical needs of the families of Shelley and surrounding areas.