JaNellyn B. Hannah, MSHS, BSN, RN BC, PHN, CHES, CDE, FNGNA

Senior public health nurse for Preventive Health Care for the Aging, Orange County Health Care Agency, gerontology specialist (28 years)

Diabetes educator and patient consultant

Facilitator for diabetes and chronic disease support groups


PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Association of Diabetes Educators
American Diabetes Association
----Western Region (Leadership Council Member 1997 to 2007)
American Society on Aging
Orange Association of Diabetes Educators
National Gerontological Nursing Association
-- -Board of Directors - Director at Large (2004 to 2006)
Southern California Public Health Association

EDUCATION
Masters of Science in Health Services-Wellness Promotion, California College for Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, California State University, Sacramento

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE, CERTIFICATES AND CREDENTIALS
Certified Health Education Specialist
RN Continuing Education Provider
Trauma Response Specialist Certificate
Nurse Management Certificate
Certificate in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Trainer/Educator
Certified Diabetes Educator
Quality Management Certificate
Gerontological Nurse Certificate
Certificate Award in Gerontology
Instructor Credential- California Community College, subject matter:
xxxxnursing, health and physical care services and related technologies
Nurse Educator Certificate
Public Health Nurse Certificate
Registered Nurse License

AWARDS
Excellent in Community Education Award - Orange County Health Care Agnecy 2007
Mission Award - American Diabetes Association 2006
Certificate of Excellence - Orange County Coalition for Health Education 2004-2006
Nominated for the Gerald A. Wagner Excellence in Health Education Award - Orange County Health
Care Agency 2004-2006
Fellow National Gerontological Nursing Association 2003
Distinguished Woman of the Year in Health 1998- Soroptomist International Westminster
Listed in Who’s Who in Medicine and Health Care 1999 through 2006
Nominated for Woman of Valor- American Diabetes Association 2000
Sigma Theta Tau International- honor society of nursing 1999
Sigma Theta Tau International - Award of Excellence in Nursing Education 2003
Listed in Who’s Who of American Women 2006-2007