Highland Neurology

Darlene K. Welsh,
MS, APRN, FNP-C, CCRN, CRN

 

Contact:
University of Rochester
Highland Neurology
990 South Avenue, Suite 202
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: 585-341-0100
Fax: 585-341-0202

 

 

Darlene brings 32 years experience as a registered nurse, 20 years certified as a critical care nurse, and 7 years experience as an ICU nurse manager to our Department of Neurology at Highland Hospital. Currently, she presides as the nurse practitioner for Highland Neurology and the Clinical Coordinator for the Stroke Team at Highland Hospital.

Board Certifications

National Certification Nurse Practitioner, 2007
National Certification in Infusion Therapy, 2003

Education

MSN, St. John Fisher College, 2007

RN/BS, University of Rochester, 2003

AAS, Nursing, Community Colleges of the Finger Lakes, 1976

Awards and Honors

Graduation of Distinction Award (St. John Fisher College), 2007

Whose Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (University of Rochester), 2002-2003

Professional Activities and Memberships

American Academy of Neurology

NYS Nurse Practitioner Association

Greater Rochester Area Nurse Practitioners

American Association of Critical Care Nurses

Infusion Nurses Society

American Association of Neuroscience Nurses

Review on NYS Department of Health Site

When Stroke Strikes,
Think F.A.S.T.

Face. Arm. Speech. Time.

Stroke can be subtle. But even mild attacks demand immediate medical attention. Use the FAST test if you think you or someone you know has suffered a stroke.

Facial weakness	Does the face look lopsided? Ask the person to smile.
Arm weakness	Does one arm drift down? Ask the person to raise both arms.
Speech problems	Does their speech sound strange? Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Can they do it without slurring words?
Time	Don't waste it. Call 9-1-1 immediately.