
Heather J. Head, DNP
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
603 Washington St SW Gainesville GA, 30501About
Heather J. Head is a Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Forensic Nurse working in Gainesville,GA. Heather works in the healthcare sector, interacting directly with Women's Health, Adolescent Medicine, and Pediatric Forensic patients to ensure that they receive quality care and have access to the services needed to maintain optimal health.
Education and Training
Brenau University DNP 2018
University of North Georgia MS 2003
Brenau University BSN 1997
Board Certification
DNP; FNP-C | Family Nurse Practitioner; AANP 2003
AFN-C | Advanced Forensic Nurse; FNCB 2022
IVSE-C | Interpersonal Violence Strangulation Evaluation FNCB 2024
Adolescent Medicine 2019
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Adjunct Professor of Nursing Brenau University 2018 - 2022
- Executive Director & Forensic Medical Director Edmondson Telford Child Advocacy Center, Gainesville, GA 1998 - Present
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) Longstreet Clinic, OB/Gyn, Gainesville, GA 2003 - Present
- Professor of Nursing, Adjunct Faculty Brenau University, Gainesville, GA 2019 - 2022
Awards
- Outstanding Healthcare Administrator 2019 Hall Co Chamber/ Healthy Hall
- Veta Massey Outstanding Graduate Student 2018 Brenau University
- Masters in the Art of Nursing 2011 Brenau University
- Liberty Bell Award 2007 GA Bar Association
- Young Woman of the Year 2006 Gainesville Jaycees/Rotary
- Sigma Theta Tau 1997 Brenau University
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Forensic Nursing; Forensic Nursing Certification Board; American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
What do you attribute your success to?
- Pioneers in forensic nursing leadership
Areas of research
- Forensic Nursing; Forensic Nursing Curriculum development for undergraduate nursing programs.
Teaching and speaking
- Executive Director for 501c3 Child Advocacy Center since 1997 with on-going public speaking for CAC leadership & child abuse related topics; Speaking engagements given on Forensic Nursing related topics.
Hobbies / Sports
- Gardening; Baking; Playing with my Dogs
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Forensic Nursing
Specialty: | Nurse |
Taxonomy Code: | 363LF0000X |
License Number: | RN134201 |
License State Code: | GA |
Heather J. Head, DNP's Practice location
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