Emily Tyksinski MSN, CPNP-PC

Nurse Practitioner, Pulmonary Medicine

Emily Tyksinski MSN, CPNP-PC, is a Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Connecticut Children’s. Emily sees infants, children and teens with a wide range of respiratory disorders. She specializes in Severe asthma, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Children with medical complexity, Tracheostomy and ventilator support. In her free time, Emily enjoys exploring Connecticut with her young children, listening to live music and knitting.

Education

Rush University School of Nursing

Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions

  • Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
  • Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
  • Leyenaar, J., Rizzo, P., Tyksinski (O’Brien), E., Lindenauer, P. (2018). Paediatric hospital admission processes and outcomes: A qualitative study of parents’ experiences and priorities. BMJ Quality & Safety. https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/27/10/790
  • Leyenaar, J., Capra, L., Tyksinski (O’Brien), E., Leslie, L., Lindenauer, P., Mangione-Smith, R. (2017). Families’ priorities regarding hospital-to-home transitions for children with medical complexity. Pediatrics. 139 (1). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27940509/
  • Leyenaar, J., Tyksinski (O’Brien), E., Malkani, N., Lagu, T., Lindenauer, P. (2015). Direct admission to hospital: A mixed methods survey of pediatric practices, benefits and challenges. Academic Pediatrics. 16(2) 175 – 182. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26293551/