Growing up in Akron, Taylor Moresea became familiar with Akron Children’s from an early age as she herself was a patient. After being treated by various providers, she made it a goal to one day be a part of the organization. As part of her journey, Taylor served as a student physician assistant, shadowing health […]
Pediatric brain cancer survivor holds special place in nurse’s heart
Jill Smith, lead APP (advanced practice provider) in the Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH), first met Belle Bateman when she was just 3 years old and 6 weeks post-treatment for a rare brain tumor. At the time of their meeting, Belle had undergone extensive surgeries as well as chemotherapy and radiation. “I got to know Belle and […]
Fran Feesler named Magnet Nurse of the Year
Although she was recently named Akron Children’s Magnet Nurse of the Year for exemplifying excellence in professional practice, Fran Feesler, MSN, APRN, FNP, an advanced practice provider (APP) in the Heart Center, didn’t initially plan to become a nurse. “I have a degree in elementary education, but in the early ‘90s teaching jobs were scarce,” […]
