- Share - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://about.ebsco.com/markdownify/node/31646) - []() - []() - []() # Get to Know EBSCO’s Nursing and Allied Health Editorial Leadership: Sharon Richman DHSc, MSPT, PT Sharon Richman DHSc, MSPT, PT is EBSCO’s Nursing and Allied Health Executive Editor and Continuing Education Director. Learn how her expertise helps EBSCO create top-notch content for nurses and allied health professionals. ![get to know ebsco nursing allied health sharon richman blog image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/get-to-know-ebsco-nursing-allied-health-sharon-richman-blog-image-780.jpg) 18 December 2019 #### *Q. Tell us a little bit about yourself.* A. I’m a physical therapist with a passion for research, writing, and editing. I’ve recently completed my doctorate which focused on post-professional education for healthcare providers. I keep my clinical skills and license current by working per diem in a community hospital. #### *Q. What did you do prior to joining EBSCO’s Nursing and Allied Health Editorial Leadership Team?* A. Before I joined EBSCO’s Nursing and Allied Health Editorial Leadership team, I was a full-time physical therapist at a hospital in East Los Angeles and a contract writer for EBSCO’s nursing and allied health information resources including *[Nursing Reference Center™ Plus](https://health.ebsco.com/products/nursing-reference-center)* and [*Rehabilitation Reference Center™*](https://health.ebsco.com/products/rehabilitation-reference-center) . #### *Q. What inspired you to become a healthcare professional?* A. I wanted to help people while maintaining work-life balance. My academic strengths are science and math and I like being active. Physical therapy was a perfect match. ![](/themes/custom/cog_ebsco/images/pullquote-icon.png) ### When I can create and edit point-of-care topics that relate directly to my patients, I can experience first-hand the benefits of the products I’ve helped create. #### *Q. What drew you to EBSCO and our Nursing and Allied Health Editorial Leadership Team?* A. It was a natural evolution. As a newly graduated physical therapist, I started writing on a contract basis for *Nursing Reference Center™*. An opportunity came up to create physical therapy content, and I had already learned so much from the team’s leadership about continuing education. It was easy decision to transition from full-time physical therapist to full-time writer and editor. Becoming an editorial leader is the best “surprise” of my career. #### *Q. What is your favorite part of your job?* A. My favorite part of the job is when my editorial and clinical work align. When I can create and edit point-of-care topics that relate directly to my patients, I can experience first-hand the benefits of the products I’ve helped create. #### *Q. What is your professional passion as it relates to healthcare?* A. Helping healthcare professionals to improve their clinical practice and working directly with underserved older adults in acute care. Category: [Nursing Leadership and Practice ](/blogs/health-notes/category/nursing-leadership-and-practice) Tags: [Nursing](/blogs/health-notes/tag/nursing) - Share - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://about.ebsco.com/markdownify/node/31646) - []() - []() - []() ## Related Posts [ ![get to know ebsco nursing and allied health editorial leadership team blog image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/get-to-know-ebsco-nursing-and-allied-health-editorial-leadership-team-blog-image-780.jpg) ](/blogs/health-notes/get-know-ebscos-nursing-and-allied-health-editorial-leadership-team) [Get to Know EBSCO’s Nursing and Allied Health Editorial Leadership Team](/blogs/health-notes/get-know-ebscos-nursing-and-allied-health-editorial-leadership-team) 26 September 2019 [ ![get to know ebsco nursing allied health mary woten blog image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/get-to-know-ebsco-nursing-allied-health-mary-woten-blog-image-780.jpg) ](/blogs/health-notes/get-know-ebscos-nursing-and-allied-health-editorial-leadership-team-mary-woten) [Get to Know EBSCO’s Nursing and Allied Health Editorial Leadership Team: Mary Woten, BS, BSN](/blogs/health-notes/get-know-ebscos-nursing-and-allied-health-editorial-leadership-team-mary-woten) 20 November 2019 [ ![get to know penelope neal blog image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/get-to-know-penelope-neal-blog-image-780.jpg) ](/blogs/health-notes/get-know-ebscos-nursing-and-allied-health-editorial-leadership-penelope-neal-phd) [Get to Know EBSCO’s Nursing and Allied Health Editorial Leadership: Penelope Neal, PhD, CPNP, PMHS](/blogs/health-notes/get-know-ebscos-nursing-and-allied-health-editorial-leadership-penelope-neal-phd) 16 October 2019