Natalie Plachter, MHA, MSN, CRNP, CPNP-PC
Natalie Plachter, MHA, MSN, CRNP, CPNP-PC

Natalie Plachter, MHA, MSN, CRNP, CPNP-PC

Natalie Plachter, MHA, MSN, CRNP, CPNP-PC, is Director of Clinical Care for the Division of Urology and Associate Chief Health Informatics Officer at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of expertise: Pediatric urology, Practice Management, Informatics


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About Natalie Plachter, MHA, MSN, CRNP, CPNP-PC

I strive to treat every patient and family as individuals and to partner with them to create the most effective treatment modalities for their current school, work and family situations. My goal is to assist each child in achieving his/her optimum state or wellness.

Titles

Director of Clinical Care, Division of Urology

Certifications

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (CPNP-PC)

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations 

American Academy of Pediatrics, section on Pediatric Urology Nurse Specialists
 - 2009-present, Executive committee / nursing section
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners

Research Interests

Improving Clinical Outcomes

Education & training

Undergraduate Degree

BSN - Boston College, Boston, MA

Graduate Degree

MSN - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
MHA - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2014

Finn, K.D., Colebaugh, A.M., Eithun, B.L., Klieger, S.B., Meredith, D.J.,Plachter, N. (2014). Reducing catheter associated urinary tract infections: a quality improvement initiative. Pediatrics, 134 (3), 857-64

2007

Plachter, N. Helping your child overcome bedwetting. Health Matters. Spring 2007

2002

His-Yang Wu, Rusnack, S.L., Bellah, R.D., Plachter, N. B., Mcdonald-McGinn, D.M., Zackai, E. H., Canning D.A., (2002) Genitourinary malformations in Chromosome 22Q11.2 Deletion. The Journal of Urology, 168(6), 2564-2565

2001

Schulman, S.L., Von Zuben, C., Plachter, N. B., Kodman-Jones, C., Biofeedback Methodology: Does it Matter How we Teach Children How to Relax the Pelvic Floor During Voiding? Journal of Urology. 166(6): 2423-2426, December 2001

1999

Plachter, N. B., Schulman, S.L., Canning. Identification and Management of Urinary Tract Infection in the Preschool Child. The Jornal of Pediatric Health Care, 13, 268 – 272. 1999

Schulman, S.L., Quinn, C.K., Plachter N., Kodman-Jones, C. Comprehensive Management of Dysfunctional Voiding. Pediatrics, 103:e31. (1999)