MarlaJan Wexler, BSN, RN, CPN-BC

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MarlaJan Wexler, BSN, RN, CPN-BC, is a cardiac referral nurse navigator with the Transition Readiness and Awareness for Cardiac Kids (TRACK) Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Locations: Main Hospital
Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467)

Background

MarlaJan Wexler is a cardiac referral nurse navigator with the TRACK Program. Heart heart journey began at CHOP when she was only 6 weeks old. 40 years later, she’s still at CHOP. MarlaJan continues to be a CHOP Heart Warrior, as the recent recipient of a novel heart valve, and as an advocate for the mental health and wellness of hospitalized children. Read her story.

Education and Training

Board Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)

Undergraduate Degree

ASN - Rowan College of South Jersey, Sewell, NJ
BSN - Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA

Titles and Academic Titles

Cardiac Referral Nurse Navigator

CHOP Cardiac Center Social Media Ambassador

Departments and Services

Awards and Honors

2017, Patient Leader Hero, WEGO Health
2016 & 2017, PCORI ePatient Scholar
2016-2018, Stanford Medicine X ePatient Scholar
2014 & 2018, Hilarious Health Activist, WEGO Health
2013-2018, Best Lupus Blog Healthline.com