Mary E. Hujer, M.S.N., R.N., C.N.S.
Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Section of Geriatric Medicine
Associate Clinical Faculty, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University
Clinical Preceptor: University of Akron, Kent State University, Bowling Green State University, and Ursuline College Schools of Nursing
Lecturer, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Phone: 216.444.6819 (Department)
Appointed: 1991
Education:
M.S.N./C.N.S.: Medical College of Ohio (with specializations in medical-surgical and geriatric care), Toledo, Ohio, 1990
B.S.N.: Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, 1987
Diploma: R.N., Fairview General Hospital School of Nursing, Cleveland, Ohio, 1980
Specialty Training:
Clinical Specialist in Gerontological Nursing, American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2003-2008
Advanced Nursing Practice (Pharmacology), University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health, 1997
Biographical Sketch:
- Mary Hujer has been a nurse for almost 30 years. An advanced practice nurse - she is a certified Clinical Nurse Specialist - she sees older adults on an outpatient basis and has prescriptive authority. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic, she worked as an oncology nurse and was director of the Adult Day Care Program at Fairview Hospital.
- She has written many articles for nursing and medical journals and a book chapter on elder abuse and neglect. She has been principal investigator for several studies on caregiving for patients with dementia. In addition, she frequently makes presentations at professional conferences, where she discusses elder care, caregiver issues (such as stress and burnout), and the special needs of those caring for older adults with dementia.
- In her spare time, she volunteers with the American Red Cross and enjoys public speaking.
Publications:
Peer-Reviewed Publications:
"Impact of dementia caregiving on the caregiver in the continuum of care" in Ann Long-Term Care, 2006: 14:34-41
"Sex and Sexuality: Is it over after sixty?" Messinger-Rapport BJ, Saridhu S. and Hujer M. Clinical Geriatrics: American Geriatrics Society, 2003; 10:45-54
Other:
"Beers criteria for potentially inappropriate medication use in adults aged 65 years and older in the United States (summary)" in Cle Clin: Advanced Practice Newsletter, 2005
Jeanette Miksa, L.P.N.
Geriatric Resource Nurse, Section of Geriatric Medicine
Phone: 216.444.6819 (Department)
Appointed: 2005
Education:
L.P.N.: Central School of Practical Nursing, Cleveland, Ohio, 2005
Coursework completed toward B.A.: University of Toledo
Geriatric Resource Nurse Training: Cleveland Clinic, April, 2005
Biographical Sketch:
- Jeanette Miksa completed her L.P.N. training in October 2005 and, because of her interest in acute and long-term care nursing and her clinical rotation at Cleveland Clinic, she joined the Department of Internal Medicine in November 2005. As the Geriatric Medicine team's designated L.P.N., she is involved with geriatric assessments as well as the care of older patients needing post-operative care, long-term care and rehabilitation services.
- In her spare time, she enjoys camping, reading, and spending time with her family.
Louis J. Pitschmann, L.I.S.W., F.O.B.R.
Geriatric Social Worker, Section of Geriatric Medicine
Field Instructor (social work): Cleveland State University and Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Cleveland, Ohio
Lecturer (social work and communications): Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio, and John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio
Phone:
216.444.6819 (Geriatric Medicine)
216.444.4603 (Social Work)
Appointed: 2003
Education:
M.S.S.A.: Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, 1999
B.S. W.: Cleveland State University, 1994
Radiological Technical Training: Department of Radiology, University Hospitals of Cleveland, 1971 and 1972
Specialty Training:
Level One Certification: E.M.D.R., Columbus, Ohio, 2001
Couple and Family Therapy Training, Gestalt Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, 1999
Biographical Sketch:
- Louis Pitschmann joined Cleveland Clinic's Social Work Department in 2003. He provides individual and group psychosocial services to outpatients and families, including older patients and their caregivers. In addition, he provides social services to patients in the Aging Brain Clinic and the Minority Men's Health Center.
- He is a Reiki master practitioner and in his spare time swims, practices Reiki, and keeps his Harley-Davidson Motorcycle in tip-top repair
