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Member spotlight
The Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) aims to highlight our members who are making a positive impact in their careers as vascular nurses. SVN members work hard every day advancing the care of individuals living with vascular disease and supporting the mission of the Society. Interested in being part of the member spotlight or nominating a peer? Email Moe at mmalek@vascularsociety.org or complete our survey for inclusion! 
Megan Brady, FNP-C, MSN, RN
SVN Member since February 2024
What is your personal background in vascular nursing (how long have you worked in the vascular field, did you practice something before, etc.)?I’ve been a nurse for 16 years and a Family Nurse Practitioner for 10 years. So with that said, I have never worked solely in vascular nursing. My nursing experience included Med-Surg, NICU, ER, oncology and transplant. As a NP, I’ve worked in urgent care, student health, primary care and most recently preoperative optimization. What is your favorite aspect of vascular nursing?Since not directly in vascular, I enjoy learning about all the surgical interventions that can be done to improve my patients’ quality of life.
What is the most challenging part of your job as a vascular nurse?Most challenging, witnessing my patients pain and immobility. Have there been changes in your work force? How so?In 16 years, probably, but none particularly jump out. From a primary care perspective, I believe as organizations and health systems have acquired small private family practice quality care has declined and burnout has increased. I see this as an inverse relationship between corporate ownership and patient satisfaction and health outcomes. What are your personal goals within the vascular field (implement protocols, increase patient volume, research, societal involvement, etc.)? My professional goal is completion of my DNP, anticipated May 2027. I value patient education and hope to take on some new role in nursing education. I think within vascular nursing we can increase our patients understanding and concerning warning signs. I enjoy thinking creatively about how to change and improve healthcare delivery.
What is a “fun fact” about yourself that you would like others to know?Two interesting facts: I went bungee jumping in Zambia. I met my husband at a patient’s funeral. |
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