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Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner — Euless, TX — True Connections Pediatrics
Bringing supportive evidenced-based pediatric medicine to the Mid-cities and surrounding areas.
Welcome to True Connections Pediatrics, conveniently located just south of 183/121 near Harris Methodist HEB Hospital. Here, our staff knows that healthcare is not just about shots and paperwork it’s about having a patient-centered support system to provide your child's medical needs. It’s about celebrating the joys of the first steps, holding your hands through tough conversations, and empathizing with sleepless nights! Our mission is to support our patients and their families along the journey and transitions of childhood and accomplish common goals in a compassionate, nurturing, and efficient way (patient portal!).
We aim to educate our patients in a safe environment while offering them necessary comprehensive care. We understand that many people have anxiety about what the "right thing" to do for their child is, so we created a soothing environment that never keeps you waiting long. By combining the latest technology with traditional techniques, we aim to give our patients the best care possible.

What is a Nurse Practitioner?

The role of the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is to provide care to children from birth through young adults with in-depth knowledge and experience in pediatric primary health care including well-child care and prevention/management of common pediatric acute illnesses and chronic conditions. This care is provided to support the optimal health of children within the context of their family, community, and environmental setting.
CPNP-PCs assess, screen, evaluate, and diagnose children from birth through young adult to provide the full spectrum of primary care health services. They prescribe a comprehensive therapeutic treatment plan including pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies, patient and family education, as well as referral to collaborative members of the health care team when indicated.
The Primary Care CPNP role is designed to meet the specialized physiologic and psychological needs of children in the areas of health maintenance and promotion, and management of disease processes.
Nurse practitioners may be found in all 50 states. Research studies since 1965 have documented that Nurse practitioners provide:
  • High-quality care
  • Cost-effective care
  • A unique approach to health care
  • The care that results in a high level of patient satisfaction

Why Choose a Nurse Practitioner?

  • Provide individualized care, focusing not only on health problems but also on the effects health problems have on people and their families.
  • Explain the details of health problems, medications, and other topics to help people fully understand how to take care of themselves
  • Ask about people’s worries and concerns about their health and their health care
  • Emphasize wellness and self-care by giving people the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices and health care decisions
  • Charge competitive fees which are covered by health insurance programs
More and more people are choosing Nurse Practitioners for their regular health care provider because Nurse Practitioners are health professionals who:
Dr. Elishia Featherston — Euless, TX — True Connections Pediatrics

Dr. Elishia Featherston DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS

A Texas native. Dr. Elishia Featherston brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all her patients. She moved to the Mid-cities area 4 years ago. She has a total of 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) and 17 years as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC). In addition to primary care, she also has a passion for behavioral and mental health and has additional certification as a Pediatric Mental Health Specialist (PMHS). She completed her Bachelor's degree at Texas Woman's University in 2002. She then returned and completed her Master's degree at the University of Texas Arlington in 2006. After practicing for some time she completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at the University of Texas Arlington in 2016. She is a member of multiple professional nursing organizations including NAPNAP, TNP, and AANP, and stays up-to-date on the latest evidence-based practices.
When not striving to keep her patients happy and healthy, she enjoys yoga, CrossFit, cycling, and camping with her children and German Shepherd. In 2017, she traveled to Thailand. In the summer of 2019, she traveled to Uganda and Kenya on a medical mission to help children. In Kenya, the office continues to support 5 orphaned children with tuition and housing. Elephants have a special place in her heart as they have a very strong family and social bonds. In Thailand, she assisted in an elephant refuge. While in Cambodia her connection with children was strengthened when she assisted with a school teaching kindergarten-aged children to read English.
Dr. Monica Bildner — Euless, TX — True Connections Pediatrics

Monica Bildner MSN, APRN, FNP-C

A native of Oklahoma, Monica came to Texas as soon as she could. After attending Texas A&M and then living in Houston for five years, Monica arrived in DFW and has been here since 2001. Prior to becoming a nurse, Monica earned a Master’s in Library Science and worked as a librarian for almost a decade. If you ever want to talk books – adult and children’s, she is always happy to do so!
A life-altering health experience caused Monica to re-evaluate her life and inspired her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing and to earn a Master’s in Nursing to become a family nurse practitioner. Monica has a background as a pediatric nurse and loves working with children. Additionally, in her years as a nurse practitioner Monica has seen and felt the lack of ready mental health care. Monica believes passionately in caring for the whole person and is now working on an additional graduate certificate to become a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner. Monica loves with working with all ages from birth to adult and promises to treat you with kindness, respect and as a whole person.
Jessica Stamper — Euless, TX — True Connections Pediatrics

Jessica Stamper

A Texas transplant, Jessica brings a hardworking, loving, and compassionate mentality to the office. A curious and studious individual, she has always had a thrill for learning and professional & personal growth. Mrs. Scheer has three degrees, a BS from the University of South Florida, a BSN from Jacksonville University, and her masters in nursing from University of Texas at Arlington. Jessica has a passion for helping the pediatrics populations with mental, physical, and family health.


Outside the clinic, you can find Jessica enjoying time with her family. Jessica is happily married to her husband Kevin, and they welcomed their first child in January of 2025. She is the light of the family and smiles just like her mommy. Jessica is also passionate about animals -- she is a bleeding heart for all fuzzy friends and currently has four rescue dogs (Daisy, Wyatt, Gunnar, and Moose) with hopes of fostering later in life. Jessica also enjoys camping, reading, and playing with her pack!


Jessica believes in wholesome compassionate care for all patients including advocating, being open minded, and caring for every patient that she sees equally. She is honored to be a part of the True Connections Pediatrics team and will continue to better herself and give her all to her patients and their families.

Madai Grohs — Euless, TX — True Connections Pediatrics

Madai Grohs

Madai Grohs, was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She is Latina and fluent in Spanish. She has been in the nursing field for 19 years. She graduated from the University of Texas in Arlington in 2017 with her master’s in nursing. Her career as a nurse practitioner started with rounding on newborns at different hospitals in Tarrant County since 2018. She is excited to expand her role as a provider and work with the pediatric population ranging from birth to 18 years of age.



She is a lover and follower of the Lord Jesus. On the weekends, she enjoys serving as a youth group leader and ministering Christ to young people. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, working out and making Target runs. She is happily married and has three children. Her biggest joy is watching her children play sports and perform in their school activities. She also has two fur babies, Maltese breed.


Madai believes in being an advocate for every patient from the tiniest to the oldest. Every child is precious in the eyes of the Lord so prior to starting her work day she prays that the Lord will be her wisdom in caring for every patient in a safe and compassionate manner.

Pedriatic Care Mental Health Specialist Letter — Euless, TX — True Connections Pediatrics