Angela Hoersting, MS, RN, CPNP-AC/PC

bio

Angela Hoersting is a nurse practitioner at Dayton Children's in the neurosurgery department. In 2005, she was highly involved in creating and implementing Wright State University's Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practioner Program. After establishing this program, one of the first of its kind in the country, Angela designed and taught classes centered around all types of pediatric acute care.

education and training

Wright State University, B.S.
Wright State University, M.S., Child & Adolescent Health
Dual Certification, Primary & Acute Care

publications and presentations

Hoersting, A & Mullen J (2017). Traumatic brain injury. In Cartwright, C. & Wallace, D. (Eds) Nursing Care of the Pediatric Neurosurgical Patient, 3rd Edition. Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg
Hoersting, A & Mullen J (2013) Traumatic brain injury. In: Cartwright C & Wallace D (eds) Nursing Care of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient. Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg.

awards, honors and organizations

American Journal of Nursing "Book of the Year 2017" Award for contributions to "Nursing Care of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient, 3rd Edition"
Cameo of Caring Award
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Sum Cum Laude Graduate American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN)
Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (OAAPN)
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)

get to know me

I chose my specialty because...

I find it very rewarding to practice in an environment where everyone strives to care for children in the best way possible.

I chose to work at Dayton Children's because...

for the opportunity to care for children locally. Dayton Children's is a strong, independent, business savvy institution. I'm impressed with the constant focus on improving the outcomes and experience for the patients and their families.

Dayton Children's is special because...

everyone shares the same goal, to provide the best care to patients and families.

healthcare locations

Emergency