As we celebrate Nurses Month, we at USAHS wanted to get a sense of what a typical workday is like for a nurse manager. We asked alum Ahnnya Slaughter, DNP, to tell us all about a day in her life. Dr. Slaughter graduated in 2021 from USAHS’ Doctor of Nursing Practice program, the Nurse Executive role specialty.
Coming from a military family, she began working at a VA hospital in the Los Angeles area 30 years ago as a critical care RN. “Veterans deserve the best care,” she says. “My calling wasn’t to be in the military. This is my way of being able to serve the country.”
Over the years, she worked her way up, through positions such as informatics specialist, deputy nurse executive, and director of clinical staff development. She began Read more
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - Alvernia University
Bachelor of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (BS) - University of Pittsburgh
Research Interests
Stroke
Cerebellar
Balance and Vestibular Dysfunction
Neurodegenerative pathology and recovery
Neurologic Recovery and Rehabilitation
NPTE Success, strategies and innovative teaching techniques
Areas of Expertise
Neurologic DisorderStroke RehabilitationBalanceVestibular and Concussion RehabilitationTBINPTE
Dr. Danielle Rosenzweig is a physical therapist, educator, mentor and researcher focused on neurological rehabilitation and National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) success. She is passionate about helping students launch their careers. She uses creative, unique and innovative techniques to individualize her approach for each student. Dr. Rosenzweig is the NPTE Success Specialist for the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in both the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) residential and flex programs across all campuses. Additionally, she serves as an Instructor for various DPT courses.
Dr. Rosenzweig has clinical experience and advanced training in the management of individuals with neurological injuries. She has experience practicing in inpatient acute care, sub-acute stroke rehabilitation, post-acute brain injury and outpatient adult neuro including treating various vestibular/balance disorders. She is a certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS), Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) and Vestibular/Concussion Rehabilitation Specialist (AIB-VR/CON).
She continues to provide consultation and mentorship, especially geared toward assisting new graduates. It is her goal to help as many students as possible pass the NPTE exam and begin their careers as licensed physical therapists.
