Ann Ancona, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC Instructor Education:   BSN University of Akron  MSN University of Akron  PNP certification from NCBPNP

Research and areas of interest:  Bicycle safety  Immunizations - particularly for children needing to "catch up"  Importance of well child exams Courses Taught:  Lecturer and clinical instructor for Health Care of Children  Course Coordinator and Lecturer for Advanced Pediatric Assessment and Health Promotion and Primary Care of the Acutely Ill Child Affiliations:  Ohio Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners  National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Other Endeavors:  Dental health program for local head start students.  Community walk-a-thon first aid coordinator  Guest speaker at local elementary school on health issues.  Bicycle helmet safety program through local chapter of NAPNAP presented to elementary school children  Parent mentor program at parish school for new families  Akron Children's Parent Mentor program through Healing Hearts group Additional Information:   Faculty advisor for SPN  Faculty Service and Welfare Committee   Co-chair of Curriculum Task Force Committee