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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Attains Fifth Magnet® Designation

May 21, 2024

This prestigious designation recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care.

The Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia & Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation’s 2024 Black Tie Tailgate Raises Critical Funds for CHOP’s Department of Nursing and Clinical Care Services

Jan 23, 2024

Earlier this month, thousands kicked off the Philadelphia Auto Show at the PA Convention Center and attended the Black Tie Tailgate, held by the Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP) and Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation to benefit CHOP’s Nursing and Clinical Care Services Department.

Paula Agosto, RN, MHA, SVP & System Chief Nursing Officer, Joins The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania Board

Jan 8, 2024

We are thrilled to share that Paula Agosto, RN, MHA, Senior Vice President (SVP) & System Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), has joined The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2024.

Virtual Reality-based Education Set to Launch at CHOP

Oct 9, 2023

Nursing and Clinical Care Services at CHOP prepare to begin virtual reality programming to provide advanced education for staff.

Martha Curley named “Living Legend” by American Academy of Nursing

Aug 3, 2023

Martha A.Q. Curley, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Ruth M. Colket Endowed Chair in Pediatric Nursing at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, was recently named a “Living Legend” by the American Academy of Nursing.

CHOP Nurses Honored by Independence Blue Cross in Celebrate Caring Campaign

May 8, 2023

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is proud to announce that two of our nurses, Christina Milligan and Sophia Collins, were recognized by Independence Blue Cross in its annual Celebrate Caring Campaign.

A Win-Win Partnership for Technology-Dependent Children and Nursing Students

Nov 8, 2022

This past summer, CHOP’s Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Nursing Professional Development (NPD) department collaborated with the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (PIT) Licensed Practical Nurse Program (LPN) to pilot a program to provide PIT LPN students clinical training in the nuances of caring for technology-dependent children.