Bio
Specialties:
- Geriatric Medicine
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Affiliation:
- Sigma Theta Tau International
Location:
- North Shore Medical Center - Salem Hospi...
- 81 Highland Ave
- Salem, MA
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Credentials
- Education
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BSN, Salem State College, Salem, MAMPH, Boston University, Boston, MA
- Board Certifications
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Case Management, (CCMC), 2011Gerontological Nursing (ANCC), 2000
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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- Professional Membership or Societies
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Sigma Theta Tau InternationalNational Gerontological Nurses' AssociationHospice and Palliative Care Nurses' AssociationCase management Society of America
- Honors or Awards
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing - cum laudeSigma Theta Tau International
- Publications
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Discovery Health Channel CME: Cardiometabolic Risk Factors - Hitting the Targets (Television Presentation Participant)
Maureen Q. Russell, MPH, RN's contact info
- Address & contact info:
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North Shore Medical Center - Salem Hospital
81 Highland Ave
Salem, MA 01970
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