Heather J. Head, DNP, Nurse Practitioner
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Heather J. Head, DNP

Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine

603 Washington St SW Gainesville GA, 30501

About

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

FemaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Pediatric Forensic NursingAdvanced Forensic NursingChild AbuseAdolescent GynecologyWomen's Health & Wellness

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
Provider Taxonomy Details
Specialty:Nurse
Taxonomy Code:363LF0000X
License Number:RN134201
License State Code:GA

Heather J. Head, DNP's Practice location

Edmondson-Telford Child Advocacy Center

603 Washington St SW -
Gainesville, GA 30501
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New patients: 770-534-5151

725 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE -
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
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New patients: 770-297-2200, 678-482-6699, 770-535-0079
Fax: 770-534-8139, 678-482-8811, 770-287-9689

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