Donna Maheady

Donna Maheady

Pediatrics, developmental disabilities

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  1. Deaf and pregnant: Live sign language interpreter or video conference for childbirth?

    Donna Maheady posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Imagine being pregnant, deaf, afraid and soon to be delivering your second child. Your first child experienced problems and remained hospitalized for almost 3 weeks. In a controversial lawsuit, a...

  2. Resources for Nurses and Nursing Students With Learning Disabilities

    Donna Maheady posted a topic in General Nursing

    According to the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA), a learning disability is a neurological condition that interferes with an individual's ability to store, process, or produce...

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

    Donna Maheady posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Have you ever found yourself asking a colleague to repeat something? Or, have to take a little longer than usual to assess heart or lung sounds? Ever have difficulty hearing someone on the telephone....

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

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

    Bravo to you!!!!

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

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

    Thank you so much for commenting and bravo to you! Love to hear any other tips related to student

  6. Nursing Student: Can a Person with a Trach Work in the Hospital?

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

    Thanks for asking about which hospital Beth. I have the same

  7. Nursing Student: Can a Person with a Trach Work in the Hospital?

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

    Dear needs a trach, I agree with Beth totally...first you need to take care of your health! I applaud your commitment and continued interest in working as a nurse. Just think of how many people you...

  8. Who Let the Dogs Out in Nursing?

    Donna Maheady posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Anyone who knows me knows I LOVE dogs (especially black labs)! My daughter, Lauren, is 28 and diagnosed on the autism spectrum. She has a service dog from Canine Companions for Independence. Mr. Toy...

  9. Is She Artistic or Autistic?

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

    Today, people don't confuse the words...but 29+ years ago they often did. It was a new word...especially for lay

  10. Is She Artistic or Autistic?

    Donna Maheady posted a topic in General Nursing

    My daughter, Lauren, is a member of the group of young adults who grew up on the evolving autism spectrum. For Lauren, a clear diagnosis eluded all of the professionals for many years. Over time, the...

  11. Is She Artistic or Autistic?

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

    Thanks so much for the kind words Beth. You are right...Lauren has impacted so many

  12. Is She Artistic or Autistic?

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

    Thanks so much for the kind words! Your family sounds

  13. Is She Artistic or Autistic?

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

    So true!!! Thanks for

  14. Is She Artistic or Autistic?

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

    You are right! She does have many of my

  15. Is She Artistic or Autistic?

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

    Thanks so

  16. Is She Artistic or Autistic?

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

    Thanks so much! She is our

  17. Can blogging hurt or harm your career

    Donna Maheady replied to btcoonhound's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi Beth, I couldn't agree more. I am proud of the work I do blogging at Exceptional Nurse and opt to put my name on it. I teach nursing and would never throw a school under the bus. A professional and...

  18. The Obesity Problem in Rural America

    Donna Maheady replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for shedding light on another aspect related to the obesity epidemic. I wonder if nurses who work in rural areas are impacted as

  19. Day in the Life of a Freelance Nurse Writer

    Donna Maheady replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi Elizabeth, Great article. Gotta love a great

  20. How Does Writing a Blog Help Nurses With Disabilities?

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    So good to hear this. Thanks for

  21. How Does Writing a Blog Help Nurses With Disabilities?

    Donna Maheady posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    My daughter, Lauren, led the way for my advocacy efforts on behalf of people with disabilities. Lauren is significantly disabled due to autism and related disorders (mental retardation, epilepsy,...

  22. How Does Writing a Blog Help Nurses With Disabilities?

    Donna Maheady replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Thanks so

  23. How Blogging Helped my Nursing Career

    Donna Maheady replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi Beth, Can't thank you enough for suggesting that I write for Allnurses! Happy to be part of your nurse blogging "tribe"! I encourage others to ask you questions...you have a wealth of

  24. My Writing Path from Personal Journaling to Textbook Author

    Donna Maheady replied to BethBoynton's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi Beth, Proud to be one of your blogging friends. You know how much I love your work! I look forward to many more years of

  25. Who Let the Dogs Out in Nursing?

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

    Thanks so much for sharing this