Clinical Demonstration Modules: Measuring Infant Weight 

Meggie Meara, MSN, RN, RD

EOE Nurse Clinician
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH, USA

Meggie Meara, MSN, RN, RD, is a nurse clinician in the Pediatric Gastroenterology Department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where she specializes in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and coordinates care for all patients with EoE in their clinic. She holds a Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Dietetics from The Ohio State University. She practiced as a clinical dietitian at Nationwide Children’s Hospital prior to returning to school for her graduate degree in nursing. She has experience as a clinical dietitian in Neonatology, Endocrinology, and Cardiology. Her nursing experience includes Obstetrics and Gynecology/perinatal care, Immunodeficiency/HIV care, Adolescent Medicine, and Pediatric Gastroenterology. During her spare time, Meggie serves as a member of the Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses (and holds a Certificate in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Nursing), the National Association for Neonatal Nurses, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has led several quality improvement projects to standardize care for patients with EoE and earned the APFED Outstanding EGID Abstract Award in 2024 for her advocacy in improving access to EoE treatment options.