Expertise:
Emergency services; Family medicine; Wound and ostomy care
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Walking; Swimming
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Nursing, The University of Memphis (2006); MBA, 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 her 30 years ago.
Charity:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Number Of Years In Profession:
12
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
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 the licensure exam
Education Certifications:
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (2007); Certified Legal (2007)
Awards/Honors:
Who's Who Among American Teachers Award (2005); Nominee, Educator of the Year Award (1994)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. O'Connor hopes to continue in the same profession and attain a Doctor of Nursing Practice accreditation.