Maggie Hicks, RNP
PERSONAL

Date of Birth: January 23, 1967
Place of Birth: Tulsa, Oklahoma

EDUCATION & TRAINING

August 1985 – May 1987 No Degree Earned, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship, Basketball Athletic Scholarship, Chancellor’s list
August 1987 – May 1989 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, graduated with honors, Elected to Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, received Barton Scholarship
May 1989 – June 1994 R.N. employed at Baptist Medical Center, promoted to RN III, received Clinical Excellence Award 1992, Charge Nurse of Mother Baby unit 1993.
June 1994 – December 1995 R.N. employed at Baptist Medical Center Outpatient Surgery Department
August 1999 – Present RNP Central Arkansas Women’s Clinic

LICENSURE
1999 – Present Arkansas State Medical Board

ORGANIZATIONS
Member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses

A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has advanced education and clinical training in a health care specialty area. Nurse Practitioners practice under the rules and regulations of the Nurse Practice Act of the state in which they work. The provide high quality care, cost effective care, and care that results in a high level of patient satisfaction.

There are six basic areas practitioners are qualified:
1. Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations.
2. Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies such as lab work and x-rays.
3. Provide prenatal care and family planning services.
4. Provide health maintenance care for adults, including annual physicals.
5. Promote positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling.
6. Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals as needed.