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 Laura Nasir, RN, MSN, FNP
Laura Calamos Nasir is a nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her MSN at the University of North Carolina, where she focused on rural community oriented primary care (COPC).
Her BSN is also from the University of North Carolina, and in 1997, she received an Albert Schweitzer Fellowship for her work in hospice outreach in rural communities of North Carolina.
Since 2002, Laura has worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner in rural areas of North Carolina and in a city health department serving underserved and uninsured populations. Her practice includes experience in family practice, pediatrics, women’s health, STD treatment, and non-pharmacological pain management. Her special interests are in the areas of community-based programs, including the development of free clinics, patient-centered educational efforts, cross-cultural communication, and global health initiatives.
Speech Topics:
· Navigating the News: Antibiotics, Flu and Epidemics
- A discussion of risk and what you can do to help you and your family.
- Antibiotics? Do you really need one? Your role in resistance.
- Colds, Viruses and Flu – should you be afraid?
- Informational Resources will be provided.
· Navigating the Maze: What you Can do to Get the Best Care.
- Health care Providers – determining who you should see, and when.
- MD, NP, PA – what are the differences?
- The different types of nurses and how to let them work for you.
- How will the nursing shortage affect you?
- Informational Resources will be provided.
· Effective Communication with your Primary Care Provider
- Asking questions effectively and getting them answered.
- Using the time you have with your health care provider efficiently.
- When to ask: Am I on too many medications?
- When to ask: Do complementary medicines and alternative therapies work?
- Informational Resources will be provided.
· Issues in Health: Taking Charge of your own Health Care
- Accessing the information you need, when you need it.
- Nonpharmacological methods to manage pain and fatigue
- Maximizing your time and energy.
- How to understand confusing research results, e.g. HRT (women’s hormones).
- Informational Resources will be provided.
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