Nicole J. Walsh, NP

Nikki has been a practicing nurse since 2012 starting in Neurosurgery. She has been with our Child Neurology department since 2015, primarily serving our Pediatric Epilepsy Program. She completed her training as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at the University of Rochester School of Nursing in 2021....

Nikki has been a practicing nurse since 2012 starting in Neurosurgery. She has been with our Child Neurology department since 2015, primarily serving our Pediatric Epilepsy Program. She completed her training as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at the University of Rochester School of Nursing in 2021. She is also a LEND fellow (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) through the University of Rochester which is additional training in caring for individuals with complex healthcare needs.

Nikki’s current neurology interests include Tourette Syndrome and Leukodystrophy disorders and is currently the Clinical Care Coordinating Provider for the UR Leukodystrophy Care Center. Nikki delivers clinical care in the outpatient setting. She additionally provides management by telephone and patient portal to address questions and concerns that arise between appointments for the Pediatric Movement Disorders group and Leukodystrophy Care Center.

Nikki is a member of the Association of Child Neurology Nurses (ACNN), American Academy of Neurology (AAN), and National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP).

Prior to her career in nursing, Nikki was a research coordinator here in Child Neurology from 2008-2012 with a focus in Tourette Syndrome and Batten Disease. She has returned to research in her role as a nurse practitioner and is a research coordinator with our Tic Study Group.

Prior to her career in nursing, Nikki was a research coordinator here in Child Neurology from 2008-2012 with a focus in Tourette Syndrome and Batten Disease. She has returned to research in her role as a nurse practitioner and is a research coordinator with our Tic Study Group.