Amber M. Hjorth, PhD, AGACNP

  • Instructor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, School of Medicine

Biography

Amber M. Hjorth has been caring for critical care and pre- and post-operative cardiothoracic patients for the last 11 years in Birmingham, Alabama prior to moving to Portland, Oregon in April 2020. After years of caring for CV surgery patients, she has taken a special interest in broadening her scope of practice and serving the general cardiology population alongside the 11K APP team at OHSU.

When she is not working, she enjoys exploring the PNW with her new husband and traveling the world.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S.N., 2010, Samford University
    • M.S.N., 2013, Samford University
    • Ph.D., 2016, William Carey University
    • M.S.N., 2019, University of Alabama at Birmingham

  • Certifications

    • AGACNP, American Nurses Credentialing Center | 2019049636
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support | 206505838584
    • Basic Life Support | 205505838697
    • Certified Online Instructor, Learning Resources Network LERN

Memberships and associations:

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • American College of Cardiology

Additional information

Publications

Selected publications

  • Patrick, AM. Implement Effective Assessment and Evaluation Strategies. In: Clinical nurse educator competencies: creating an evidence-based practice for academic clinical nurse educators. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer; 2019.
  • Patrick, AM. Faculty to faculty workplace bullying across disciplines in higher education: Effects on organizational trust and commitment [dissertation]. PhD. William Carey University; 2016. 244 p. 

Publications