Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Advanced Practice Nurse, Neurological Surgery
Contact
3552 Taubman Heath Care Center
Room 3448 - Neurosurgery
1500 E. Medical Center Dr. SPC 5338
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482
Interests
Neurosurgery
Brachial plexus palsy
Peripheral nerve and spine surgery
Miriana Popadich is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with clinical experience in neurosurgery. The focus of her practice is on brachial plexus palsy, peripheral nerve and spine surgery. She has previously practiced in cardiology and acute pain management. Her Multidisciplinary Pediatric Brachial Plexus Program team was honored to receive the program of the year for clinical services by the Executive Board of Directors, UMHHC in 2009.
Teaching
Miriana Popadich, FNP has presented lectures for nurses and nurse practitioners at local and national levels. Ms. Popadich is a preceptor for graduate nurse practitioner students interested in Neurosurgery.
Affilliations/Service
Member, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 2008-present
Member, American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, 2010-2012
Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2010-present
Member, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, 2010-present
Notable Awards/Honors
Multidisciplinary Pediatric Brachial Plexus Program - Awarded program of the year for clinical services by the Executive Board of Directors, UMHHC, 2009
Education
MSN, Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan, 2010
BSN, Lourdes College, Sylvania, Ohio, 2001
Diploma in Nursing, St Vincent Medical Center School of Nursing, Toledo, Ohio, 1996
Publications Highlights
Nelson, V., Justice, D., Rasmussen, L., Popadich, M. (2010). Chapter 12: Rehabilitation Concepts for Pediatric Brachial Plexus Palsies. In Chung, K.C., McGillicuddy, J.E., Yang, L.J.S., (Eds), Practical Management of Pediatric and Adult Brachial Plexus Palsies. Amsterdam: Elsevier (In Press)