Join Nola the Nurse and friends as they explore the wide world of STEM! In this brand-new volume, Nola dives into anatomy, exploring the human body. Our favorite adventurous kid-nurse practitioner learns the names of the outer parts of the body and also explores inside, too. You'll learn about our organs like the heart and lungs, and you'll even find out about skeletons! Nola has so many activities to keep you busy on this new STEM adventure exploring the amazing human body.
Dr. Lawson has worked as a nurse practitioner for many years, treating thousands of patients. She continues her private practice today but still manages to find time to write and produce her NOLA THE NURSE(R) series of stories and activity books that introduce STEM fields to girls and boys of all ages. She hopes her books inspire children to consider the role of the Advanced Practice Nurse as a science career.
Alonzo, Marvin: - Dr. Scharmaine Lawson, NP is a nationally recognized and award-winning nurse practitioner with a passion for sharing her experiences and empowering nurses and patients alike. With years of extensive experience in the medical field, Dr. Lawson has won multiple awards for her nursing and entrepreneur work, including the 2013 Healthcare Hero award (New Orleans City Business magazine), and 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year award (ADVANCE for Nurse Practitioner magazine). As a highly sought after keynote speaker and media personality, Dr. Lawson has appeared on programs including CBS Evening News, and her tireless work and unique insights have made her a trusted and valued member of the health community. Dr. Lawson is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP). She currently resides in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she enjoys writing and building her business.
Lawson, Scharmaine: - Scharmaine Lawson, DNP, FNP, PMHNP, FAANP, FAAN, has a nursing career that spans thirty years, with twenty-three of those years being an advanced practice nurse. Her innovative way of educating the youth about the role of the nurse practitioner has elevated the Advanced Practice Nurse. Through a series of educational tools such as dancing mascots, and interactive play, she orchestrates an entire learning production when she visits elementary schools across the country. Her largest show drew greater than 1000 students from Shreveport, La. Nola The Nurse(R) and Dr. Lawson have also been featured on several national TV outlets and other media. With greater than 30 titles to date, some translated in Spanish and French, Nola The Nurse(R) will soon be animated via Nola The Nurse(R) TV in the Spring of 2023.In addition, Dr. Lawson started the first nurse practitioner owned Housecall practice in the State of Louisiana. With greater than 100,000 home visits, it has transformed to meet the widespread needs of the underserved communities of Louisiana. To further extend the reach of her work, she has written a best-selling book, Housecalls 101: The only book you will ever need to start your practice, that outlines how to start a successful house call practice. She details in the book strategies to maintain a house call practice, systems to establish healthy outcomes in underserved communities, and offers inspiration to other nurse practitioners.Future endeavors for the DrLawsonNP brand include a new TelePsych practice launched across multiple states and a Podcast entitled Nite Nite Nurse: Sleep is Self-Care, soon to be released on Spotify, Anchor, Apple, and other podcast platforms.
