Donna Maheady

Donna Maheady

Pediatrics, developmental disabilities

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Hello from Florida! I have been a nurse for over 35 years. Peds is my passion, but I have worked and taught in other areas (community, home health, camps). I am married with one daughter with autism. I quickly became an autism Mom/warrior! My advocacy resulted in writing about nurses with disabilities and founding www.ExceptionalNurse.com.

If you have a learning disability, what helped you most?
General Nursing

Resources for Nurses and Nursing Students With Learning Disabiliti…

by Donna Maheady

Are you one of the reported 15% to 20% of Americans affected by a learning disability or disorder? The good news is that resources are available to help nurses...

1 reply 11,048 views
General Nursing

Is She Artistic or Autistic?

by Donna Maheady

If I had a nickel for every time someone stopped me in the grocery store to ask, “Is she artistic?” I would be a rich woman! In years past, people often...

22 replies 14,759 views
Entrepreneurs

How Does Writing a Blog Help Nurses With Disabilities?

by Donna Maheady

Are you passionate about a cause or issue? Ever considered writing a blog? Read on to learn how I launched a blog and help nurses and nursing students with...

4 replies 4,278 views
Disabilities

Hard of Hearing Nursing Student Dismissed, Sued and Awarded $75,00…

by Donna Maheady

Shirley Parrott-Copus was working as an LPN for 15 years and decided to return to college to become a registered nurse. Shortly after admission, the nursing...

19 replies 14,304 views
Disabilities

Do all nurses need 20/20 vision?

by Donna Maheady

Vision loss is a reality for some nurses. Does it mean the end of a career in nursing? First-person accounts reveal that technology, self-awareness, reasonable...

20 replies 15,374 views
Can someone with learning disability become a nurse?
General Students

Keys to Success for Nursing Students With Disabilities

by Donna Maheady

Nursing school can be a challenge for many nursing students and even more challenging if you have a disability. Following these important steps can make the...

23 replies 12,493 views
Disabilities

Nursing with a hearing loss: Yes you can!

by Donna Maheady

Does hearing loss automatically mean you can’t become a nurse? Or, end a career in nursing? The answer is often “No”. Read on to learn more about nursing...

43 replies 52,650 views
General Nursing

Should autism parenting be an Olympic event? A trip to the dentis…

by Donna Maheady

An autism mom/warrior shares the "lived experience" of taking her daughter diagnosed with autism to the dentist. Details include the preparation, car ride, and...

57 replies 15,548 views
Should hospitals provide Sign Language interpreters?
Ob/Gyn

Deaf and pregnant: Live sign language interpreter or video confere…

by Donna Maheady

In a controversial lawsuit, a deaf, pregnant woman wants a live sign language interpreter for the delivery of her child rather than a video interpreting...

43 replies 20,856 views
Can a nurse bring a dog to work?
Disabilities

Who Let the Dogs Out in Nursing?

by Donna Maheady

Dogs have long been considered man’s best friend. Sometimes “yes” and sometimes “no”. This article discusses the differences between service, therapy...

32 replies 33,735 views