Laurie Berglund is a highly accomplished Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. She currently serves as a leader in the Foster Care Program and is an active member of the Children’s Advocacy Team, where she focuses on providing comprehensive, trauma-informed care for children in foster care. Laurie holds a Master of Science in Nursing and is board certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP-PC), a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), a Pediatric Mental Health Specialist (PMHS), and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Certified (PMHNP-C). She is also a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), reflecting her commitment to clinical excellence and mentorship in nursing education. She earned her Pediatric Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and her Family Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. To better serve the complex mental health needs of foster youth, Laurie completed her PMHNP through Mount Marty University. One of only three nurse practitioners in Nebraska certified as a Pediatric Mental Health Specialist, Laurie brings a unique and essential skill set to her practice. She participates in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and collaborates with community partners through Project Harmony, helping bridge healthcare and social services for vulnerable children. With a career centered on advocacy, collaboration, and clinical excellence, Laurie is dedicated to ensuring that foster youth receive the highest quality of holistic care— addressing both their physical and mental health needs.