Books By Patricia Schweickert, Carolyn M Rutledge - Author

Patty Schweickert, DNP, FNP- C, is an experienced neuroradiology nurse practitioner at UVA and general faculty in the UVA School of Medicine, caring for neurovascular patients as a member of the neurovascular team for the past 20 years. Dr. Schweickert has a well- rounded foundation for telehealth practice and education, with over 32 years’ experience in a variety of nursing arenas, including critical care, emergency/trauma care, ambulatory care, family practice, neuroradiology, nursing education, and telehealth. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wheeling Jesuit College, Master of Science in Critical Care Nursing from UVA, Post-Master’s Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner Certification from UVA, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Old Dominion University (ODU). Her DNP project implemented the first patient- focused stroke tele-education program. Dr. Schweickert was student member of the American Telemedicine Association board of directors from 2010 to 2012 and was presented with th