The day Jean Christopher began working at Akron Children’s as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in 2005, she was approached with a “little” project to work on. Twenty years later, this “little” project is continuing to shape central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) clinical work not only at Children’s, but around the country. Jean’s […]
Nurses earn DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award
It was a double dose of celebration April 16 when Akron Children’s nurses Jean Christopher and Julie Krebs received the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. The award honors nurses who have dedicated their lives to delivering compassionate patient care, mentoring their fellow nurses and promoting a positive image of nursing. About Jean Christopher, MSN, APRN-CNS, FCNS […]
Akron Children’s honors Pam Baker with first DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award
On Feb. 7, Pam Baker, vice president of nursing informatics, was named the inaugural recipient of the hospital’s DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious honor recognizes nurses who have dedicated their lives to compassionate care, mentorship and advancing the nursing profession. Recipients of this award are nominated for their dedication to nursing through active mentoring, […]
