Heather Houseman McCracken , DNP

Heather McCracken is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing in the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing’s Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program. Although she has enjoyed providing obstetric and gynecologic care to women from all over the world, providing quality, evidence based care to underserved women of the Cincinnati area is a passion of hers.  She has also enjoyed participating in Centering Pregnancy groups and precepting NP students in the clinic. Educating future nurse practitioners and midwives now is her focus.

Master of Science in Nursing: The Ohio State University Columbus, OH, 1997 (Women's Health)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: The Ohio State University Columbus, OH, 1993 (Nursing)

Doctor of Nursing Practice: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2023

National Certification Corporation (Certification Date: 08-22-1997 )

Women's Health
Patient education
Menopause
Nutrition
 

2017 -2022 Adjunct Instructor, Full time Adjunct Distant Learning Faculty – MSN program, University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH

2014 -2021 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Provide obstetric and gynecologic care in a clinic setting, including: annual exams, contraceptive counseling, nexplanon removal and reinsertion, IUD insertion/removal, problem visits, new pregnancy visits, antepartum and post partum visits in high risk population, centering pregnancy facilitation. , UC Health, Cincinnati, OH

2010 -2013 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, • Provided routine obstetric and gynecologic care in a private practice setting. Worked closely with solo practicing physician to provide care in office as well as assisted with after hours calls. Responsible for well woman care, annual exams, problem visits, contraceptive counseling, antepartum and postpartum obstetric care. , Dr. Rod Batie, OB/GYN, Springfield, OH

2006 -2009 Substitute School Nurse, • Managed student medications and urgent health related needs on a per diem basis. Volunteered performing vision and hearing screenings. Served as medical chaperone on overnight field trips as well as a mission trip out of the country. , Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Cincinnati, OH

1997 -2000 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, • Provided obstetric and gynecologic care in collaboration with solo practicing physician in busy private practice. Also responsible for urodynamic evaluation and management of urinary and fecal incontinence. Implemented biofeedback, dietary and pharmacologic strategies to manage incontinence. , OB/GYN, Ltd., Springfield, OH

2022 -2025 Instructor, Full time Instructor Distant Learning Faculty – MSN program, University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH

2025 -To Present Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing, Full time Distant Learning Faculty – MSN WHNP and CNM programs, University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH

Book Chapter

Hachey, L.M., Maus, T.L., McCracken, H.M. (2026 ) Chapter 16: Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Gynecological Health Care .Burlington, MA, Jones & Bartlett Learning (Co-Author)

Poster Presentations

Heather McCracken (10-2023. ) Video Education on Genetic Testing Options for Prenatal Patients .Hyatt Regency and Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH. . Conference. . Level:State

Heather McCracken (04-2023. ) Video Education on Genetic Testing Options for Prenatal Patients .University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH. . Level:College

10-2023 OAAPN Top 5 Peer Reviewed Poster Type:Recognition

1993 Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honor Society

University of Cincinnati (Ohio Board of Nursing Approver Unit ) Peer Review/Referee Type:Other Educational Service Level:State 2021 -To Present

Ohio Board of Nursing Continuing Education Approver Unit Director Type:University/College Service Level:State 02-2024 -To Present

07-2020Opiod Use Disorder Treatment Course,

2016Centering Pregnancy Certified,

02-2013Nexplanon Insertion/Removal Certification,

04-1997Comprehensive Colposcopy for Primary Care Providers,

-To Present: NPWH Member

-To Present: ACOG

-ANW-8032 AWH II PRACTICUM Level:Graduate

-ANW-8020 ADV WOMENS HEALTH I Level:Graduate

-ANW-8052 WOMEN Women's Health for Nurse Midwifery Level:Graduate

-ANW-8022 AWH II Level:Graduate

-ANW-8000 ADV REPRODUCTIVEDYN Level:Graduate

-ANW-8030 AWH I PRACTICUM Level:Graduate

Academic - University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Proctor Hall
3110 Vine St
Cincinnati  Ohio, 45219
Phone: 513-585-5500
mcrachr@ucmail.uc.edu