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Zara Brenner, MS, APRN, BC
Ms. Brenner teaches critical care and acute-care nursing in the classroom and the clinical setting. Ms. Brenner is certified as both a Clinical Specialist in Adult Health and as a Nursing Case Management. In addition to her faculty position, she practices as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Care Manager at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York.
Ms. Brenner is a graduate of Syracuse University and the University of Rochester. In addition to working with students, staff, and patients and their families, Ms. Brenner has other professional interests, including research and publication. She has published numerous articles about the nursing care of cardiac and other patients. Ms. Brenner serves as a reviewer, editorial board member and consultant for several professional journals. She has a long, active involvement with the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Ms. Brenner and her husband Charles have two daughters, Stacey and Melissa. The family enjoys being together. Ms. Brenner uses a treadmill and weights regularly for cardiovascular fitness but really enjoys cycling in the good weather.
Ms. Brenner's most recent publications include:
Brenner ZR, Salathiel M. The nurse’s role in CMS quality indicators. MEDSURG Nursing. In press.
Brenner ZR, Krenzer, MK. Alterations in Pancreatic Function in High Acuity Nursing, 5th ed. Wagner K, Johnson K, Hardin-Pierce M eds. Prentice-Hall Health. In press.
Brenner ZR, Dambaugh L, Hill E, Roberts C, Vollers D. The evolution of a dynamic clinical nurse advancement system. Nursing Management. In press.
Brenner ZR, Powers, J. Chapter 18: Endocrine Alterations. In Sole ML, Klein DG, Moseley MJ. Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 5th ed. Saint Louis, Elsevier Saunders. In press.
Brenner ZR., Powers. J. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. Heart & Lung: The Journal of Critical Care. 2008;37 (1):1-7.
Porsche R, Brenner ZR. Amiodarone-Induced Thyroid Dysfunction. Critical Care Nurse. 2006; 26(3):34-42. Published with CE credit.
Brenner, ZR. Management of Hyperglycemic Emergencies. AACN Clinical Issues: Advanced Practice in Acute and Critical Care. 2006;17(1):56-65. Published with CE credit.
Brenner ZR, Myer SA. Chapter 17: Endocrine Alterations. In Sole ML, Klein DG, Moseley MJ. Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 4th ed. Saint Louis, Elsevier Saunders, 2005. pages 587-640
Brenner ZR, Krenzer ME. Using complementary and alternative therapies to promote comfort at end of life. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America. 2003;15:355-362.
Brenner ZR, Myer SA. Acetylcysteine and nephropathy. American Journal of Nursing, 2003;103:(3)64AA-FF.
Her most recent presentations include:
Putting the pieces together: Making sense of the plumbing and setting a standard for care after pancreaticoduodenectomy. American Association of Critical Care Nurses, NTI Poster Presentation, Atlanta, May 21-24, 2007. Available on-line at www.AACN.org
To Feed or Not To Feed. 2005 Magnet Northeast Regional Conference. Podium presentation. 2005.
The Advanced Practice Nurse Role as Care Manager. St. John Fisher College. 2005.
