ABOUT

From professional expertise to personal experience

OUR STORY

As Nurse Practitioners in a 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 effects of the traumatic stress can linger. As parents of NICU graduates ourselves we realize that there is a gap in the healthcare these families receive. We are determined to bridge that gap. 

Meet the Co-Founders Melissa and Margie

Melissa Braun, MSN, CRNP, CBC

Melissa is a licensed and board certified, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner that has been working in a level four NICU for over fifteen years. 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. 

She is a qualified practitioner who provides compassionate and quality care to NICU infants and their families. Melissa is also a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider instructor. Melissa resides in Arlington, VA, is a mother of three children and a former Neonatal Intensive Care Unit parent.

  • 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 that has been working in a level four NICU for over 20 years. She attended the University of Virginia for both 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.

She provides families with the comfort and individualized care they need. As a mother of former 28 week twins in the NICU, Margie provides both 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 of three children. 

  • 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