Mary is an accomplished Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner having worked at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center for over 30 years. During her distinguished career, Mary has served as President of the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses and as President for the Notre Dame MSA Alumni Association, her alma mater. Mary is the editor of Orthopaedic Nursing, the official journal of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses.

The 2006 recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing of Loyola University, she is an active member in many societies including the Scoliosis Research Society.

Mary has also gained national recognition for her dedication to the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation serving on the Board of Dream Halloween Chicago since its inception in 1999.

For more information about Mary Rodts, visit http://www.spineuniverse.com

Physicians

 •  Christopher DeWald, M.D.
 •  K.W. Hammerberg, M.D.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to adult and pediatric spine patients
• Educates nurses, patients, family support groups, and physicians on orthopaedic spine nursing practices
• Serves as Assistant Professor at Rush College of Nursing

Education

Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, Illinois

• Doctorate of Nursing Practice, 2007

University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana

• Master of Science in Administration, 1996

Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, Illinois

• Master of Science, 1980

Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois

• Bachelor of Science, 1974

Professional Certifications and Licenses

• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Licensure - Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Registered Professional Nurse, State of Illinois
• Orthopedic Nurse Certification (ONC)

Faculty Appointments

• Assistant Professor, Rush College of Nursing

Professional Memberships

• Illinois Nurses Association
• American Nurses Association
• National Association of Orthopedic Nurses
• INANE - International Association of Nurse Editors
• Fellow, American Academy of Nurses
• Fellow, Scoliosis Research Society

Mary has office hours at the following location:

Orthopedic Building at Rush