One year ago, Antoinette Fitzgerald made history as the first associate nursing degree candidate to graduate from Akron Children’s Career Launch program. Today, she reflects on her journey and the strides she’s made since joining the team at Akron Children’s, Boardman. In her current role as a Boardman float nurse, Antoinette enjoys the dynamic nature […]
Akron Children’s fosters compassionate caregivers through its nursing career programs
At Akron Children’s, the future of nursing is being shaped by programs that foster both professional growth and personal connection. Through initiatives like the Nurse Technician and Career Launch programs, the hospital is creating a pipeline that empowers nursing students to gain hands-on experience, develop meaningful relationships with patients, and transition seamlessly into full-time nursing […]