Expertise:
Ms. O'Connor's expertise is in emergency services, family medicine, and wound and ostomy care.
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Walking, Swimming
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Nursing, University of Memphis (2006); Master of Business Administration, Union University (2000); Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Union University (1998); Associate of Science in Nursing, Union University (1991)
Affiliations Awards:
Tennessee Nurses Association; American Nurses Association; American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; Emergency Nurses Association; Dual Chapter, New Lambda and Beta Theta Chapters, Sigma Theta Tau International
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of her career were returning to work at Union University after completing coursework as a student, and working with the faculty that taught 30 years ago.
Charity:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Number Of Years In Profession:
10
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Guiding the Curriculum Process, Overseeing Admissions, Managing Operations for Two Campuses, Working at the Student Health Clinic as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Teaching Senior Level Nursing Courses in the Areas of Adult Health Critical Care, Pharmacology, Leadership and Management, Coordinating a Senior Seminar to Prepare Students to Take Licensure Exam
Education Certifications:
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (2007); Legal Nurse Consultant Certification (2007)
Awards/Honors:
Recipient, Who's Who Among American Teachers Award (2005); Nominee, Educator of the Year Award (1994)