APPs are highly trained and trusted medical professionals who work hand-in-hand with physicians to assess, diagnose, and treat patients, creating a seamless and exceptional environment of care.
The UPMC Preceptor Academy is a diverse collective of Advanced Practice Providers whose mission is to nurture and sustain an unrivaled Center of Excellence. Their primary focus is to develop and advance clinical education for APPs by facilitating learning, mentorship, engagement, and fellowship for the next generation of medical providers.
The Magee Anesthesia Cares Committee, comprised of dedicated Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, along with their family members and friends, recently came together to support two impactful community events.
Laura Wiggins, DNP, MSN, CRNA, Lt. Col. (retired), USAF, is one of the OB Clinical Coordinators for the Nurse Anesthesia Program and an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. She primarily works at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital as a CRNA.
In collaboration with John M. O'Donnell, DrPH, CRNA, and faculty in the University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program, we cohosted a Student Mentorship Workshop on November 4, 2023, at UPMC Shadyside
Stephanie A. Waters, MSN, CRNA, a nurse anesthetist at UPMC Mercy co-authored a children’s book in honor of her brother Kevin who passed away suddenly from encephalitis in January, aged 30.