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Caroline Toomey, BSN, RN, CPN, started her pediatric nursing
career in 2015 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Her interests include col-
laborating with healthcare professionals on quality improvement
projects to improve the health of the pediatric population. Caro-
line is grateful for the opportunity to have been able to participate
in the American Nurse Advocacy Institute (ANAI) and return to
Pennsylvania to advocate for children affected by parental opi-
oid use through this project. She is currently enrolled in gradu-
ate studies and aspires to apply the knowledge and skills gained
through this experien