For a new nurse, preceptorship is an important factor in the transition of student to bedside nurse. Because of this, all newly hired or transferred nursing staff at Akron Children’s are assigned to work with a preceptor to help orient them to their new role. Angela Shorb, a night shift nurse who has been […]
Women’s History Month: Dr. Andrea Sims
As part of Women’s History Month, Dr. Andrea Sims, pediatrician, shares her thoughts on her career and what it means to be a woman in health care. What is your job title, and how long you have worked at Akron Children’s? I am a general pediatrician at the Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Fairlawn office as well […]
Women’s History Month: LaTonya Lewis
As part of Women’s History Month, LaTonya Lewis, program director, newborn screen counselor, and outreach education coordinator for the Region VI Sickle Cell Program, shares her thoughts on her career and what it means to be a woman in health care. What is your role at Akron Children’s and how long have you been with […]
Kelly Turley receives Ohio PTA Health Service Staff Award
Congratulations to Kelly Turley, an Akron Children’s school nurse aide at Fort Island Primary School, for receiving the Ohio PTA Health Service Staff Award. The annual award recognizes outstanding school health professionals throughout the state. Fort Island Primary School staff, parents and students surprised Kelly with the award at a celebration on March 14. The […]
Family, fun and travel await Colette Libertin in retirement
Colette Libertin, pediatric nurse practitioner, comes from a large family. When Colette, the seventh of 8 children, was born, her oldest sister was in nursing school in Dayton, Ohio. Her stories about nursing impressed Colette, who decided to pursue nursing, too. “After college, I only interviewed at Akron Children’s,” Colette said. “When asked where […]
Women’s History Month: Roula Braidy
As part of Women’s History Month, Roula Braidy, manager of language and special access services, shares her thoughts on her career and what it means to be a woman working in health care. What is your role with Akron Children’s and how long have you worked at the hospital? My job title is Manager of […]