Jennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FNP-C - About.com Guide to Surgery
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Jennifer Whitlock is a family practice nurse practitioner. She is the author of The Everything Post Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook, which is half weight loss surgery guide and half cookbook. She is a hospitalist, caring for patients who require hospitalization for their illnesses.
As a member of a hospital surgical intensive care unit (ICU), Jennifer helped critically ill patients prepare for and recover from surgery. She educated family members and loved ones about the intricacies of patients' conditions and care, putting what she calls "surgeon speak" into easier to understand terms. During her time as an ICU team member, Jennifer also provided nursing care in in-home settings.
Jennifer also worked as an organ procurement coordinator, managing the care of organ donors, finding recipients for organs and providing support to families.Jennifer is a family practice nurse practitioner today and works as a hospitalist, caring for patients in the hospital setting.
Jennifer earned an associate degree in nursing from Central Ohio Technical College. She earned her Master's degree from Otterbein University, a small private college in Westerville, Ohio.
My experience as a nurse has taught me one very important lesson -- knowing as much as you possibly can before having surgery is the only way to make the right decisions for your health and well-being. The decision to have surgery is a big one, and I hope you will use the information I've provided here to take great care of yourself.
Jennifer Whitlock is a family practice nurse practitioner. She is the author of The Everything Post Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook, which is half weight loss surgery guide and half cookbook. She is a hospitalist, caring for patients who require hospitalization for their illnesses.
Experience
As a member of a hospital surgical intensive care unit (ICU), Jennifer helped critically ill patients prepare for and recover from surgery. She educated family members and loved ones about the intricacies of patients' conditions and care, putting what she calls "surgeon speak" into easier to understand terms. During her time as an ICU team member, Jennifer also provided nursing care in in-home settings.
Jennifer also worked as an organ procurement coordinator, managing the care of organ donors, finding recipients for organs and providing support to families.Jennifer is a family practice nurse practitioner today and works as a hospitalist, caring for patients in the hospital setting.
Education
Jennifer earned an associate degree in nursing from Central Ohio Technical College. She earned her Master's degree from Otterbein University, a small private college in Westerville, Ohio.
Jennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FNP-C
My experience as a nurse has taught me one very important lesson -- knowing as much as you possibly can before having surgery is the only way to make the right decisions for your health and well-being. The decision to have surgery is a big one, and I hope you will use the information I've provided here to take great care of yourself.
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