Carmen Potter, MSN/Ed,     RN
  • Welcome To My Portfolio
  • Philosophy Statement
  • Education, Licenses, & Credentials
  • Continuing Education
  • Academic, Work, & Personal References
  • Letter of Reference I
  • Letter of Reference II
  • Letter of Reference III
  • Nursing Education Practicum Evaluation
  • Nurse Educator Competencies
  • Summary
  • References
Carmen Potter, MSN/Ed, RN
cupotter@gmail.com
618.530.4113

Continuing Education

    • PHIL176: Death, Yale University (open course)
    • CHLD350: Autism and Related Disorders, Yale University (open course)
    • NIHSS - Group A 1st certification
    • Foundations of Case Management – Overview, Skills, Legal & Ethical Issues 
    • Catastrophic CM and Life Care Plans
    • Traumatic Brain Injury –Part 1; “The Silent Epidemic”
    • Medical Case Management - Connecting Clients to Care - HIV
    • Acute Ischemic Stroke
    • Acute Ischemic Stroke: Not a Moment to Lose
    • Raising Awareness of Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Genentech Stroke Module 4: Dosing and     Administration and Post Treatment Care
    • Emergency Department Stroke 101 Module
    • kCare ASAP ED Nurse Assessment Phase II
    • Trauma Roles and Moves
    • Elopement Self Study
    • IV Therapy Self Study 
    • SAMC Blood Transfusion Process Part I
    • SAMC Blood Transfusion Process Part II
    • SAMC Freedom from Restraint Module 1
    • Basic First Aid Related to Patients in     Restraint/Seclusion
    • SAMC Harassment Free Work Environment
    • HIPAA 2011
    • People Don't Eat Nutrition, People Eat Food
    • Expert Insights in Childhood Obesity
    • Expert Insights: Challenges in Clinician- Parent Communication
    • Prophylactic Antibiotics Lower Bacterial Resistance in ICU
    • ICU Cleaning Intervention May Reduce MRSA, VRE Transmission
    • Implementing Best Practices in Patients with COPD
    • Kidney Exchange: Update 2011
    • Overcoming Communication Barriers
    • Strategies for Preventing Chemotherapy- Induced Nausea and Vomiting
    • Tumor Board: Clinical Updates on Glioblastoma
    • Paternal Depression Linked to Negative      Parenting Behaviors
    • AHA "Sets the Record Straight" on Bariatric  Surgery
    • Bariatric Surgery May Be Helpful in Pediatric      Population
    • Drinking Coffee Linked to Lower Stroke Risk in Women
    • Containing the Superbug
    • Challenges in Matching Patients to Options:      Key Patient Factors for Choosing Between      Basal and Prandial Insulin Therapy
    • Lessons Learned from the 2009-2010 Influenza Pandemic
    • Occupational Health and Safety in Young      Workers
    • New Guideline for Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder           Pain Syndrome
    • Bipolar Disorder Often Mistaken for Depression in Primary Care
    • Smoking May Increase Risk for Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
    • Even Short-Term NSAID Use Risky in Cardiac Patients
    • A 3-Month-Old with Severe Failure to Thrive and Hypercalcemia
    • Obesity in Children Associated with Increased Risk for GERD
    • New Electronic Score for Preterm Infants Predicts Later Illness Severity
    • MRSA, VRE Prevention Ineffective in ICU  Intervention
    • MRSA Prevention Effective in a Large Healthcare System
    • Coagulation Simplified
    • Dealing with Serious Postoperative complications: Preventing Symptomatic VTE without Increasing Bleeding
    • Illicit Drug Use in Pregnancy: Effects and Management
    • IS-00100.HC Introduction to Incident Command System,ICS-100 for Health Care/Hospitals 
    • IS-00200.HC Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations ICS-200 for Health Care/Hospitals 











    • IS-00700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
    • Long-Term Quality of Life Lower After Surgical ICU Admission
    • Taking Care of the Cancer Survivor
    • Breast-Feeding Linked to Few Behavior Problems in Children
    • Botanical Supplements, Teas Given to Infants a Concern
    • Teen Self-Embedding Behavior is a New Primary Care Challenge
    • Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children May Be Migraine
    • Zoster and Pneumococcal Vaccines May Be Given Concomitantly
    • Preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections: Do You Bundle?
    • Wake Up to the Evidence on Sleep-Wake Issues: Is Circadian Misalignment the Cause?
    • The Management of Acute Porphyrias: Improving Diagnosis, Treatment, and Standards of Care
    • Focus on Transfusion-Induced Overload in Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndrome
    • In My Practice: Aesthetic Neurotoxin Treatment of the Upper Face
    • Improving Osteoporosis Screening and Treatment in Older Adults to Prevent Fragility Fractures
    • Improving Clinician-Patient Communication for Better Recognition and Diagnosis of Nonconstipation IBS
    • NCCN Breast Cancer Guidelines Update
    • From Meaningful Use to Meaningful Care
    • The Role of the Health Professional in Addressing Issues of Loss,Grief, and Bereavement Experienced by Cancer Patients and Their Families
    • Successful Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Clinical Practice: A Nurse Practioner's Approach
    • Travel and Health
    • Maintenance Therapy in NSCLC: Who, When, How?
    • Lessons Learned from AAN 2011: Focus on Emerging Therapies for MS, Safety, and Adherence
    • SSRIs Not Recommended for Autism in Children or Adults Based on Current Evidence
    • 2010 National Summit on HIV Diagnosis, Prevention, and Access to Care
    • Expert Insights in Childhood Obesity: Challenges in Clinician-Parent Communication
    • Efficacy and Safety of Current and Investigational Treatment Options for Anemia in Patients with ESRD Undergoing Dialysis
    • Improving Adherence in Patients from Culturally Diverse Backgrounds with T2DM and Cardiovascular Disease
    • Neurotoxins: Advances in Clinical Applications
    • AAP Issues Statements on Treating Fever in Pediatric Patients
    • When Birth Control Pills are OTC, Patient Education is Crucial
    • Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Elevations in Blood Pressure
    • Lifestyle counseling in General Practice May Prevent Further Weight Gain
    • Healthcare-Acquired Infections Linked to Increased ICU Mortality
    • Minimum Waiting Period for Conducting Newborn Neurobehavioral Scale Assessed
    • Steroids May Reduce Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia in Trauma Patients
    • Higher Opioid Dose for Nonmalignant Pain Linked to Mortality
    • Dispelling Myths and Discussing Unresolved Issues in Transradial vs Transfemoral Access in PCI
    • Central Venous Catheters Linked to Hospitalization Risk in Hemodialysis Patients
    • Fibromyalgia Multidisciplinary Expert Column Series: Multicomponent Therapy Setting and Current Recommendations for Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatment Options in Fibromyalgia
    • Trauma Grand Rounds: The Pediatric Patient
    • Psychological Violence During Pregnancy Linked to Postnatal Depression