41 min

RADM(Ret) Carol A. Romano, PhD, RN- Advancing Nursing Practice and Leadership in the Federal Health System and Training the Next Generation at USU‪.‬ WarDocs - The Military Medicine Podcast

    • Medicine

Dr. Romano is the Dean of the Graduate School of Nursing at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
In this episode, Dr. Romano talks about the following:
Her personal pathway to pursuing nursing
Her experiences at the NIH for 40 years
Developing one of the first computerized medical information systems
The USPHS mission, role and structure
Federal, Local, and State Medical cooperation in disaster responses
Lessons learned from the Hurricane Katrina medical response
The importance of quality crisis communication skills
The USU Graduate School of Nursing programs
How USU prepares a Ready Medical Force and how it is unique from civilian institutions
Why individuals should consider careers in nursing and particularly in the military and/or federal system
Dr. Romano has mentored and inspired many healthcare professionals and has successfully led at all levels. You will hear her inspiring story in this interview.
      She received a diploma in nursing (1971) from the Geisinger Medical Center School of Nursing in Pennsylvania.  She earned her BS (1977), MS (1985) and PhD (1993) degrees in nursing from the University of Maryland School of Nursing. She also completed the Interagency Institute for Federal Executives at George Washington University (1993), the Harvard University Senior Managers in Government Program at the Kennedy School of Government (1997), and the University of Pennsylvania Wharton Nurse Executive Leadership Program (2015). She is board certified in nursing informatics and as an advanced nurse executive.  Dr. Romano is a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and the American College of Medical Informatics.
Find out more and join Team WarDocs at www.wardocspodcast.com
Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine
The WarDocs Mission is to improve military and civilian healthcare and foster patriotism by honoring the legacy, preserving the oral history, and showcasing career opportunities, experiences, and achievements of military medicine.
Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm
WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of donations go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in military medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you.
WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.
 
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Dr. Romano is the Dean of the Graduate School of Nursing at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
In this episode, Dr. Romano talks about the following:
Her personal pathway to pursuing nursing
Her experiences at the NIH for 40 years
Developing one of the first computerized medical information systems
The USPHS mission, role and structure
Federal, Local, and State Medical cooperation in disaster responses
Lessons learned from the Hurricane Katrina medical response
The importance of quality crisis communication skills
The USU Graduate School of Nursing programs
How USU prepares a Ready Medical Force and how it is unique from civilian institutions
Why individuals should consider careers in nursing and particularly in the military and/or federal system
Dr. Romano has mentored and inspired many healthcare professionals and has successfully led at all levels. You will hear her inspiring story in this interview.
      She received a diploma in nursing (1971) from the Geisinger Medical Center School of Nursing in Pennsylvania.  She earned her BS (1977), MS (1985) and PhD (1993) degrees in nursing from the University of Maryland School of Nursing. She also completed the Interagency Institute for Federal Executives at George Washington University (1993), the Harvard University Senior Managers in Government Program at the Kennedy School of Government (1997), and the University of Pennsylvania Wharton Nurse Executive Leadership Program (2015). She is board certified in nursing informatics and as an advanced nurse executive.  Dr. Romano is a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and the American College of Medical Informatics.
Find out more and join Team WarDocs at www.wardocspodcast.com
Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine
The WarDocs Mission is to improve military and civilian healthcare and foster patriotism by honoring the legacy, preserving the oral history, and showcasing career opportunities, experiences, and achievements of military medicine.
Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm
WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of donations go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in military medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you.
WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.
 
        Follow Us on Social Media
Twitter: @wardocspodcast
Facebook: WarDocs Podcast
Instagram: @wardocspodcast
LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast

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