When Alex Leister dreamt of becoming a nurse, being a critical care flight nurse was always her end goal because it fit well with her Type A, adventurous personality. Flight nurses, or transport nurses, are registered nurses who do many of the same tasks they would do in the emergency room or ICU setting, but […]
Nici Naypauer named one of NE Ohio’s top nurses
On Sept. 19, Akron Children’s Nurse Nici Naypauer was named one of the top nurses in Northeast Ohio for her tireless work making a difference in the lives of her patients, colleagues and families. Out of more than 100 nominees, Nici, along with the 10 other nurses honored, was selected by a panel from the […]
Amanda Hutchison named Faces of Care recipient
Congratulations to Amanda Hutchison, staff nurse in the ER, for being named this year’s Faces of Care award winner. In June, the Greater Cleveland Nurses Association and Cleveland Magazine honored the area’s best nurses from sponsoring health systems and hospitals. Amanda’s nomination form described her as a resource and a role model to both new […]
New ER to open at Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley
A new emergency room (ER) is will open April 19 at Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley. Designed through the eyes of a child, the new ER features input from patients, their families and staff. The new space is adjacent to the former emergency room that opened in 2008 and was designed for 80 visits a day. […]
CNP Cody McCullough brings a fun-loving energy to new role in emergency medicine
If you ask Cody McCullough, CNP, he’s a kid walking the halls of Akron Children’s in big-kid shoes. He’s a Harry Potter-obsessed, Sesame Street-loving, magic of Christmas-fanatic kid-at-heart. He says it’s this perspective that better helps him connect with children and families as Akron Children’s newest certified nurse practitioner in emergency medicine. So, it’s no […]
Local family is glad Akron Children’s emergency and spine care is so close
Childhood is a time of exploring, climbing, jumping and living carefree. When things don’t go quite right, the Ehrhart family of New Middletown is thankful there’s Akron Children’s ER. “We’ve been to the Akron Children’s ER about once a month for the past 18 months for one thing or another,” said Joni Ehrhart, mom […]
