Tessia Childs, MSN, APRN, NNP-PC, is a board-certified nurse practitioner working in the Level IV NICU at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bethel College and her Master of Science in Nursing from University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Tessia has a special clinical interest in peripherally inserted central catheters placed by ultrasound and the pain management that follows this procedure. She also has an interest in the long-term developmental outcomes after the NICU and nursery clinic follow-up.

_"I aim to provide exceptional healthcare to my small patients and their families by treating the whole family. The care that is given to each child makes a profound impact on their health. We strive to provide evidence-based practices by using the best technology and care. The care the NICU team provides is patient-centered with a team approach. Each person on our team has an important role in preparing families for their life outside the NICU." - Tessia Childs, MSN, APRN, NNP-PC_