Capella Ilagan, MSN, RN, PHRN, CCRN, C-NPT, CTRN

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Capella Ilagan, MSN, RN, PHRN, CCRN, C-NPT, CTRN, is a clinical nurse in the Department of Emergency Transport and the Unit-Advancing Practice Education (APE) Chair at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of Expertise: Health policy, Social determinants of health, Community health, Professional development
Locations: Main Hospital; Middleman Family Pavilion
Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467)

Education and Training

Board Certification

Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT)
Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN)
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN)

Undergraduate Degree

BSN - Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Graduate Degree

MSN, Pediatric Acute Care Program, Critical Care Concentration - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Additional Training

Certificate in Spanish and Latinx Studies for Health & Human Services Professions - Temple University, Philadelphia PA

Titles and Academic Titles

Clinical Nurse

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Candidate

Unit-Advancing Practice Education (APE) Chair

Departments and Services

Research Interests

Staff education on bereavement and End-of-Life care

Awards and Honors

2023, Patrick J. Barnes DAISY Award Honoree
2019, ICARE Champion Winner for category of “Support Each other; Show care through Tone & Non-verbal Communication; Express thanks, appreciation & admiration”
2018, Unit-based Nursing Excellence Award Recipient
2018, Nurse Leader Award Nominee
2016, Daisy Award Nominee

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2022-2024, Advancing Practice & Education (APE) Department Level Council Chair
2016-present, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Air, Surface, and Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA), Lifetime Member