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Penny Overgaard

College of Nursing and Health Care Professions

Course(s) Approved:

NRS-410V - Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients' Health
NRS-429V - Family-Centered Health Promotion
NUR-314 - Family Centered Child Health Nursing

Education

2010 - Master of Science in Nursing - Grand Canyon University
2008 - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) - Grand Canyon University

Awards Received

2008 - Patient & Community Education Award (Health Care Education Association)
2008 - 2008 Fellow (Academy of Health Care Education Professionals)
2005 - Nurse Excellence Award in Patient & Family Education Award (PCH)

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Professional Affiliations

2004 - Healthcare Educators Association
2004 - Healthcare Educators Association
2008 - Sigma Theta Tau International
2007 - Society of Pediatric Nurses
2005 - Society for Public Health Education

Presentations

2009 - Testimony on Patient Education
2009 - Patient Education: Making the Most of Your Resources.
2009 - Hidden Gems: The Art of the UnMeeting
2009 - Striving for Excellence in Patient Education
2009 - Comprehensive Airway Training Improves Discharge Outcomes in Mechanically Ventilated Children
2008 - The Case for Excellence in Patient Education
2008 - South Eastern Nursing Staff Symposium

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