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 […]
ASCEND intern shares her experience as a kidney transplant patient
As a child, Aliyah Torgler, age 21, says one of her favorite play activities was carrying around a toy doctor’s bag and taking people’s temperatures. “Although I didn’t know it then, I would go on to have many experiences with health care providers, and I think that helped influence my decision to go into the […]
Understanding the role of the primary nurse preceptor
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 […]
