Donna Maheady

Donna Maheady

Pediatrics, developmental disabilities

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  1. Keys to Success for Nursing Students With Disabilities

    Donna Maheady posted a topic in General Students

    The Girl Scout motto regarding "being prepared" is the best advice for nursing students with disabilities. In order to be prepared, you need to take action and do your homework- the sooner the better....

  2. How do I get that first elusive acute care job?

    Donna Maheady replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Great advice Beth! Glad you included volunteer experiences....can make a candidate stand

  3. Nursing with a hearing loss: Yes you can!

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Good for you!!!! What a great

  4. Keys to Success for Nursing Students With Disabilities

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Students

    I think there are more health care professionals with ASD than you may think. Have you visited your college's office for students with disabilities? Joined a campus group of students with...

  5. Keys to Success for Nursing Students With Disabilities

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Students

    So sorry to hear this happened to you. I have to think there is a lot more to this

  6. Keys to Success for Nursing Students With Disabilities

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Students

    Can you be more specific? Is this an example of what you are asking? A mental health nurse practitioner who happens to be deaf works with patients who are deaf in a mental health care setting. She is...

  7. Keys to Success for Nursing Students With Disabilities

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Students

    Thanks, Beth.... disclosure is a major issue to consider. For example, if you need extra time to take exams or a quiet space.... other students may show resentment. Anticipating potential issues and...

  8. Keys to Success for Nursing Students With Disabilities

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Students

    I couldn't agree with you more...all students and graduates (with and without disabilities) have to be realistic about considering where they are best suited to work. In many ways, I see the journey...

  9. Nursing Student with Learning Disability

    Donna Maheady replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    You are spot on! In order to receive accommodations, you have to have a documented disability. The office for students with disabilities on campus is where students need to start....

  10. Nursing Student with Learning Disability

    Donna Maheady replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Thank you, Beth, for referring the student to me. I would be more than happy to help. There are many successful nurses who happen to have learning disabilities....it can be

  11. Should autism parenting be an Olympic event? A trip to the dentist

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your reply. I will share with

  12. Should autism parenting be an Olympic event? A trip to the dentist

    Donna Maheady posted a topic in General Nursing

    Plans for my 28 year old daughter's "routine" dental visit begin two months ahead of time. I make the appointment and schedule time off from work. Then, I call her psychiatrist to request medication...

  13. Nursing with a hearing loss: Yes you can!

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks for the encouragement regarding this topic. I will write

  14. Do I even have a chance? Pls be honest

    Donna Maheady replied to AspiringRN85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As many have said...it all depends. Do your homework....network with other students. Consider different

  15. Reality Shock: Nursing school vs the real world

    Donna Maheady replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I agree with you Beth...filters may not be stocked in all facilities. I am so impressed with the nurse's courage to ask the doctor the question! Keep on

  16. Should autism parenting be an Olympic event? A trip to the dentist

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! A nurse and a doctor! Where is

  17. Nursing with a hearing loss: Yes you can!

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    So happy to hear you have peer

  18. Should autism parenting be an Olympic event? A trip to the dentist

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Nursing

    Is he in a pre-K

  19. Should autism parenting be an Olympic event? A trip to the dentist

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Nursing

    I will be sending you positive thoughts! Things have to get

  20. Should autism parenting be an Olympic event? A trip to the dentist

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry, I will try harder to make it easier to

  21. Should autism parenting be an Olympic event? A trip to the dentist

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Nursing

    You know I am feeling your pain! Note to the world....people with autism look like everyone

  22. Nursing with a hearing loss: Yes you can!

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks so much for responding! Your example will help so many others! Did you work with your audiologist to select the best stethoscope for

  23. Nursing with a hearing loss: Yes you can!

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am speechless about your accomplishments!!! You go girl! Important message for others....DO NOT Give up your nursing

  24. Nursing with a hearing loss: Yes you can!

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I say this so often about nurses with a wide range of disabilities....there are ways to compensate. Thanks for sharing some specific ways you compensate...I'm sure it will be helpful to

  25. Nursing with a hearing loss: Yes you can!

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks so much for responding! You are not alone... Are you finished with school?