Emily T. Cupelli, RN, MA, CPNP
Emily
Cupelli, RN, MA, CPNP has been a Nurse Practitioner
since 1994. She joined Pediatric Urology Associates in 2000. She utilizes a
developmental approach to the treatment of voiding dysfunction and urinary
incontinence in children and teens that is
well received by both children and families.
Ms. Cupelli earned a masters degree from New York University and a Post Masters Certificate as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from Stony Brook University. She received her undergraduate degree in nursing from Binghamton University. She is pending certification from the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America.
Prior joining our practice, Ms Cupelli was the director of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program at Molloy College. In addition, she maintained a part time practice in general pediatrics in Peekskill, New York. While at Molloy College, she was a founding partner of the first NP owned private practice in Nassau County.
Ms Cupelli was an NP and study coordinator at North Shore University Hospital in Pediatric Immunology, treating children with acquired immune deficiencies, as well as primary immune deficiencies. She was study coordinator for seven different ACTG protocols, including Phase one studies.
Professional Services |
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* Assessment of urologic development |
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* Developmentally sensitive examination |
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* Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic and radiological studies |
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* Diagnoses and treats voiding dysfunction and incontinence, including nocturnal enuresis |
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* Prescribes appropriate medications |
| * Treats and monitors chronic urinary problems |
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* Treats voiding dysfunction utilizing biofeedback therapy |
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* Performs urodynamic studies |
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* Provides post operative care |
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* Performs minor surgical procedures, as indicated |
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* Provides preventative care |
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Collaborates with physicians and
other health professionals, with appropriate referrals, |
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Teaches self care skills, including
self catheterization, nutrition, normal development, |
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* Utilizes a family centered approach to resolution of health problems |
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Special interests include and
investigation of the relationship between Body Mass Index and incontience; the relationship between ADD/HD and incontinence; and treatment of chronic dysuria. |
Certification
Fellow, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
New York State, PNP
New York State, RN
Sigma Theta Tau, Upsilon Chapter
What is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner?
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse with advanced academic and clinical education and experience. Nationally certified NPs hold a master's degree or higher. Nurse practitioners practice under the regulation of the Nurse Practice Act and are licensed by the State Education Department in New York State. Nurse practitioners are authorized to diagnose, treat, and prescribe in collaboration with a licensed physician.
A Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) are very special health care providers who are dedicated to improving children's health. PNPs have advanced education in pediatric nursing and health care and they serve children and families in an extensive range of practice settings. Working with pediatricians and other health care providers, PNPs have been enhancing the health care of children for over thirty years.
NPs focus on the whole person, not just the immediate ailment. NPs provide patient-centered care and are specifically educated to teach and support individuals and families in their health care needs.
Studies have shown that NPs are effective in both cost and quality of care. Alongside physicians, they perform patient diagnosis, management of specific diseases, and assist in patient outcomes.
Why Do We Choose to Have Nurse Practitioners Provide Care?
Our Nurse Practitioners came to Pediatric Urology Associates with extensive experience in pediatrics. They were each then trained in the medical conditions of the urinary tract and so
Where Do Nurse Practitioners Practice?
PNPs serve as pediatric health care providers for well and ill children of all ages. Many parents choose a PNP as their child's health care provider knowing they will receive individualized quality health care. PNPs offer a variety of services including: