Julie A. Higgins, MSN, MBA, ATC, ACNP-BC
Specializes in Musculoskeletal & Sports Medicine
Julie Higgins is a nurse practitioner within the
Division of Sports Medicine of the
Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedics at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Julie evaluates and treats non-operative musculoskeletal problems including sprains, strains, tendonitis, and osteoarthritis. She has a special interest in sports-related acute and chronic injuries.
Education
Master of Science, Nursing
Northeastern University
Specialty: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Nursing
Northeastern University
Master of Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine
Merrimack College
Specialty: Athletic Training
Professional Appointments and Affiliations
- Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Division of Sports Medicine, 2011
- Registered Nurse, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Orthopaedic-Trauma Department, 2008-2011
- Adjunct Lecturer, Merrimack College, Health Sciences Department, 2007
- Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Southern New Hampshire University, 2004-2006
Certifications
- Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by American Nurses Credentialing Center
- BOC, Certified Athletic Trainer
- American Heart Association BLS/ACLS certified
Licensure
- Massachusetts State Licensed Registered Nurse
- Massachusetts State Licensed Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Massachusetts State Licensed Athletic Trainer