Megan Nolan, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC

Megan Nolan, Senior Director of Nursing and Patient Care Operations at Boston Children’s Hospital, is an award-winning nurse leader with over 18 years of experience in perioperative services and operating room management. Her leadership has advanced surgical care, operational efficiency, and evidence-based practice, creating a lasting impact on healthcare across Massachusetts and beyond.

Megan is at the forefront of efforts to eliminate surgical smoke exposure, leading innovative research and advocacy to enhance the safety of patients and perioperative teams. She has spearheaded a comprehensive statewide campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of surgical smoke and has worked closely with legislative leaders to advocate for policies mandating the use of smoke evacuation systems. Megan’s work is setting new standards for perioperative care and ensuring sustained improvements in practice.