Erin Hart Pediatric Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner

Description of NP Role: My current role as an advanced practice nurse at MGH involves providing comprehensive health care for pediatric orthopaedic patients. This involves assisting in the diagnosis and management of both acute and chronic pediatric orthopaedic conditions. I currently work collaboratively with the three pediatric orthopaedic surgeons in the department as well as the multidisciplinary pediatric team. My responsibilities also include pre and post-operative teaching and management, anticipatory guidance, triaging urgent care phone calls, and providing extensive family and patient education. I have recently received training to act as a Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) in the Operating Room. I have also been involved in developing presentations and educational literature for orthopaedic surgeons, primary care physicians, and mid-level providers. Current Graduate Clinical Instructor at Boston College.

Recent Honors/Awards/Publications: Jane Callahan Memorial Past Presidents' Award 2004 (NAON), Partners in Excellence Award 2004, "Making a Difference" Grant: Massachusetts General Hospital 2003, 2005, Sigma Theta Tau active member, Pediatric SIG facilitator for National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses, Steering Committee for Pediatric Orthopaedic Practitioner Society.

Articles Published:

The Newborn Foot: Diagnosis and Management of
Common Conditions: Orthopaedic Nursing Journal
September/October 2005

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: Nursing Implications and Anticipatory Guidance for Parents. Orthopaedic Nursing Journal. January/February 2006

Managing Scoliosis in a Primary-Care Setting. The Clinical Advisor. February, 2006

Straight Talk on Scoliosis: Guidelines for Primary Care Providers. The Clinical Advisor. March, 2006