Rose R. McIntosh, RN, MSN, FNP, C, CS

An Advocate for Patients

"I love working with people and strive to be a patient's advocate. I believe that patients, as well as their families, benefit from being educated about their health. It's important for people to understand how their heart works and what to do to maintain it's optimal function."

Transition to San Diego

"The opportunity to continue my experience in cardiology with the San Diego Cardiac Center is exciting as I have a long standing fascination with cardiology. Additionally, having family in Southern California made it easy for me to move to San Diego. My daughter and I feel that we are always on vacation."

Board Certification

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• American Nurses Credentialing Center

Education

• University of Montemorelos, N. L., Mexico — B.S, Nursing, Graduated Magna Cum Laude
• Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA — Masters, Nursing
• Hampton University, Hampton, VA — Post Masters, Family Nurse Practitioner, Certificate

Professional Societies

• American College of Cardiology, Associate Member
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Virginia Chapter of Nurse Practitioners
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses
• Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society
• VA/Hampton Roads Chapter National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners

Poster Presentation

• Another Look at Ace Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, American College of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference, 2003