DNP, APRN, CNP
Dr. Tracey Herstich has been in the nursing field for over 20 years, beginning her nursing career as a pediatric nurse. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Akron University and is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in both primary and acute care. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Walsh University. Her experience as a nurse practitioner includes pediatric surgery, anesthesia, pediatric intensive care and working collaboratively with cardiologists and pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons to provide care for children with complex medical conditions. Dr. Herstich has been a fulltime faculty member 7 years, and currently teaches in both the graduate and undergraduate nursing programs. Dr. Herstich global health experience both as a clinician providing care for pediatric clients and leading student experiential learning opportunities to under resourced settings. Dr. Herstich has serves on local committees includes Aultman Ambassadors Program and Hoover High Medical Interventions and Biomedical Innovations Community Advisor, and Green High School Air Force JROTC Booster Club.
Conferences Presentations
Herstich, T. PICU PEWS Implementation. Sigma Theta Tau Phi Eta Chapter Research Day. October 2017
Herstich, T., & Bigham, M. Pediatric Septic Shock. Ohio Association of Advance Practice Nurses Statewide Conference. Columbus, Ohio, in October, 2012.
Local Presentations and Invited Lectures
Herstich, T. Global Nursing, Sigma Phi Eta Chapter, December 2022
Herstich, T., Black, S., & Bigham, M. End-Tidal Monitoring on Neonatal Critical Care Transport. 22nd Annual Nursing Research Day Conference, Nursing Inquiry: Steering Practice, Education, Research and Policy, on Friday, April 22, 2016.
Herstich, T. The Joys & Challenges of Nursing in Haiti. Sigma Theta Tau: Phi Eta Chapter. North Canton, Ohio, in April, 2013.
Herstich, T., Kempf, Seibert, T. & Potts, B. Global Health Issues in Haiti. Akron Children’s Hospital Medical Staff Ground Rounds. Akron, Ohio, in February 2012.
Herstich, T. & Peterman, K. Nursing Case Reports: Cold Agglutinins. Akron Children’s Hospital Annual Statewide Pediatric Nursing Conference. Akron, Ohio, in May, 2007.
Grants
North Canton Medical Foundation Grant
North Canton Medical Foundation, 2017
Description: Grant was for the development of courses and equipment to enhance simulation for the launch of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program.
Honors and Awards
Ohio Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Award: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner of the Year, 2012
