Julie K. Kuzin, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
- Cardiology
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Languages: English
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Get to know Julie K. Kuzin, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
My nurse practitioner role is a call to serve children and families during times of illness, which is an extraordinary privilege. My philosophy is simple, do everything I can to give excellent care to my patients. I am committed to making a positive impact through my decisions and interactions with families. Good outcomes don’t happen by chance. Thorough gathering and synthesis of patient data into accurate and targetable problems is the first step and key to successful treatment. I treasure being a nurse practitioner, I am able to participate in restoring children to health and supporting families through difficult times.
Clinical Interests
Family centered care, Acute and critical cardiac care
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham University | DNP | Doctor of Nursing Practice | 2023 |
| Rush University | Postgraduate Training | Post Master Certificate – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care | 2008 |
| University of Texas Houston Health Science Center | Masters | Master of Science in Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care | 2004 |
| University of Texas Houston Health Science Center | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 2000 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners | Member |
| Texas Nurse Practitioners | Member |
| American Association of Nurse Practitioners | Member |
| Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Zeta Pi Chapter | Member |
| Society of Pediatric Cardiac Nurses | Member |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
Nurse practitioner impact on patient outcomes, Education and training of pediatric nurse practitioners, Provider communication and the impact on patient safety, Oral feeding and nutrition of hospitalized infants with congenital heart disease
Kuzin, J.K. & Reid, P.P. (2020). Cardiology: Carditis. In Bolick, B., ReuterRice, K., Madden, M., & Severin, P. (Eds). Pediatric Acute Care; A Guide for Interprofessional Practice (2nd ed.)(Chp 22.1). Elsevier.
Kuzin, J.K. (2011). Cardiology: Rheumatic Fever, Carditis. In Bolick, B. & Reuter-Rice, K. (Eds). Pediatric Acute Care; A Guide for Interprofessional Practice.
Moffett, B.S., Goldstein, S.L., Adusei, M, Kuzin, J.K., Mohan, P., Mott, A.R., (2011). Risk factors of postoperative acute kidney injury in pediatric cardiac surgery patients receiving angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine 12(5):555-9.
Tan, L.H., Du L.Z., Carr, M.R., Kuzin, J.K., Moffett, B.S.& Chang, A.C. (2011). Captopril Induced Reversible Acute Renal Failure in Premature Neonate with Double Outlet Right Ventricle and Congestive Heart Failure. World Journal of Pediatrics 7(1):89-91.
Kuzin, J.K., Yborra J.G., Taylor M.D., Chang A.C., Altman C.A., Whitney G.M., & Mott A.R.. (2007). Family Member Presence During Interventions in the Intensive Care Unit: Perceptions of Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Providers. Pediatrics 120(4): e895-e901.