ABOUT
From professional expertise to personal experience
OUR STORY
As Nurse Practitioners in the NICU, we recognize that the whole family should be a priority.
Studies have shown that time spent in a NICU is directly related to poor mental health, and the effects of traumatic stress can linger. As parents of NICU graduates, we realize that there is a gap in the healthcare these families receive. We are dedicated to bridging that gap.
Meet the Co-Founders Melissa and Margie
Melissa Braun, MSN, CRNP, CBC
Melissa is a licensed and board-certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of NICU experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Colorado, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University, and a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Neonatology from The Ohio State University.
Melissa is a qualified practitioner who provides compassionate and quality care to NICU infants and their families. She is also a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider instructor. Melissa resides in Arlington, VA, is a mother of three children, and is a former NICU parent.
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10+ years as a board-certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
15+ years as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Ohio State University - Master of Science in Nursing
Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Instructor
CPR certified
Currently working as a Nurse Practitioner in a Level 4 NICU
Margie Kuczkowski, MSN, CRNP, CBC
Margie is a licensed and board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of NICU experience. She attended the University of Virginia for her undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing. She is a dedicated practitioner who believes in caring for the whole family while they are in the NICU.
Margie provides families with the comfort and individualized care they need. As a mother of former 28-week twins in the NICU, she relies on personal and professional experience to guide her practice. She is a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider instructor. Margie resides in Falls Church, VA, and is a mother to three children.
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15+ years as a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
20+ years as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse
University of Virginia - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Virginia - Master of Science in Nursing
Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Instructor
CPR certified
Currently working as a Nurse Practitioner in a Level 4 NICU