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 helps two sisters achieve their nursing dreams
Tabitha and Tori Smith share more than a last name. These sisters, who both currently work at Akron Children’s, are on a journey to becoming registered nurses (RNs) together. Enrolled at Stark State College, they will graduate in May 2025. Tori’s desire to become a nurse is deeply personal and stems from her childhood battle […]
Julie Branch and Stephanie Estephan honored with Top Nurses award
Akron Children’s is proud to announce that Julie Branch, clinical coordinator for Pulmonary Medicine, and Stephanie Estephan, quality initiative specialist, have been recognized as Top Nurses by Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. This prestigious award celebrates the exceptional contributions of nurses in promoting community well-being. “Receiving the Top Nurses Award means the world to me,” […]
Advanced practice providers thrive in their roles on the night shift
Physician assistant Staci Shaffer has always been a bit of a “night owl,” so it’s no surprise that she is Akron Children’s first advanced practice provider (APP) night house officer, hired in 2017 when this service was added. “I am happiest at 2 a.m.,” she said. Staci loves the variety that this role offers, as […]
Nursing is more than just a job for allergy nurse Marjorie Billock
From the moment her father told her she’d make a great nurse, an 8-year-old Marjorie Billock knew her career path was set. Now 28 years into a distinguished nursing career, Marjorie has cared for patients all over the country, following her husband’s Navy career. In 2024, she brought her wealth of experience to Akron Children’s […]
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 […]
