Type Of Business:
Publishing firm
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Medical laboratory science; Clinical pathology; Textbook writing
Major Product/SVS:
Textbooks and reference books for the medical, nursing, and health-related professions
Hobbies/Sports:
Walking on the beach; Playing bridge with friends
Education Degrees:
Doctorate in Medical Laboratory Science, The Catholic University of America (1983)
Affiliations Awards:
American Society for Clinical Pathology
Industry:
Medical Authorship
Date of Distinction:
10/26/2011
Work History:
Chief technolgist in the renal research laboratory at Bowman Gray School of Medicine
Part-time nights and weekend work in the emergency clinical laboratory of North Carolina Baptist Hospital
Chemistry supervisor at Dewitt ARmy Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA
Program director of the medical laboratory technician program at Northern Virginia Community college
Part-time teaching at the University of West Forida and Pensacola Junior College
Expanded Biography:
Dr. Strasinger is best known for writing three editions of "The Phlebotomy Textbook," two editions of "Blood Collection in Patient Healthcare" and "Skills for the Patient Care Technician," and six editions of "Urinalysis and Body Fluids." She is currently working on a flip-book called "Phlebotomy Notes." Her textbooks have been translated to Korean, Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.
Dr. Strasinger was a full-time professor at Northern Virginia Community College for 23 years. She continues to teach part time at the University of West Florida.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was the publication of the first edition of "Urinalysis and Body Fluids."
Number Of Years In Profession:
48
Number Of Years In Current Position:
26
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to having had the opportunities to work in a renal research laboratory, and civilian and military hospital clinical laboratories, and develop a community college medical laboratory technician program.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after receiving inspiration from her father, a physician who propelled her into the medical field. She enjoyed science laboratory classes in high school. Working in a renal research laboratory provided her with a vast knowledge of urine and body fluids. While teaching at the community college, she realized there were no textbooks on urinalysis and body fluids, so she decided to write one as her doctoral dissertation.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Strasinger is best known for writing three editions of "The Phlebotomy Textbook," two editions of "Blood Collection in Patient Healthcare" and "Skills for the Patient Care Technician," and six editions of "Urinalysis and Body Fluids." She is currently working on a flip-book called "Phlebotomy Notes." Her textbooks have been translated to Korean, Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.
Dr. Strasinger was a full-time professor at Northern Virginia Community College for 23 years. She continues to teach part time at the University of West Florida.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Updating the textbooks she has authored; Contributing to other publications related to her field
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Strasinger plans to continue writing textbooks, and consulting for the American Council of Education.