Pediatric Currents: Nutritional Challenges in Children with Cerebral Palsy: Case Presentation

Stephanie Hosley, DNP, APRN-CNP, CPNP-PC, CNE

Assistant Clinical Professor, The Ohio State University
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH, USA

Stephanie Hosley is an Assistant Clinical Professor at The Ohio State University. She completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at OSU in 2018. In addition to her role in the College of Nursing, she is the Nursing Faculty representative for the OSU Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities interdisciplinary training program. Dr Hosley works at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Center for Nursing Excellence as a Health Equity Nurse Scientist.

Dr Hosley is certified as both a primary care pediatric nurse practitioner and a Certified Nurse Educator, serving the Central Ohio area for over 25 years. She currently practices with the Complex Healthcare clinic and Interdisciplinary Cerebral Palsy clinic at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Dr Hosley’s scholarship interests include children with neurodevelopmental disorders, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as well as nurse practitioner education. She has participated in nationally broadcast webinars for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, as well as the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. Dr Hosley has publications in both peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. 

Marissa Testa, MS, RD, CSP, LD

Metabolic Dietitian, The Community Health Clinic
Columbus, OH, USA

Marissa, MS, RD, CSP, LD, is a metabolic dietitian at the Community Health Clinic. Marissa has been a pediatric dietitian for the past 10 years, beginning at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in the Metabolics department. After spending a year and a half in genetics, she transitioned to starting the Complex Healthcare Clinic, which encompasses the Feeding Clinic, Cerebral Palsy Clinic, and Tube Feed Clinic, caring for over 1000 patients seeking primary care each year. Marissa is passionate about enteral nutrition, home-blended formulas, and patient education, making every family feel that they can feed and grow their children regardless of medical diagnosis.