Nicklaus Children's presentation wins 1st place award at ILCA

August 18, 2023 – Grecia Ferreyra MSN, RN, RNC-NIC, IBCLC presented at this year's International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Conference. Her poster on Improving Relactation Rates for Mothers with Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit was awarded first place. Congratulations on this achievement, Grecia!

Nurse Scholars Program Supports Nicklaus Children's Pipeline Approach to Hiring

July 10, 2023 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital is collaborating with Miami-Dade College (MDC) to offer a nurse scholarship program that provides financial assistance, while also supporting student engagement through supervised patient care experiences that can highlight the appeal and value of the nursing profession.

Nicklaus Children's Staff Present at the Nursing Consortium

June 27, 2023 – Several Nicklaus Children's Hospital nurses presented at the Nursing Consortium of Florida, an educational conference that convenes leading and emerging nurse leaders from academic and practice settings.

The Nursing Consortium of Florida Recognizes Nicklaus Children's Nurses

June 27, 2023 – The Nursing Consortium of Florida recognizes the Heart Institute's Melissa Olen, MSN, FNP-C, CCRN and Telehealth NICU Nurse Melody M. Hernandez, PhD, MS, BSN, RN for their exceptional contributions to the nursing profession.

Congratulations to Recent UM grads!

June 26, 2023 – Congratulations to recent University of Miami nursing grads: Khaila Prather, BSPH, MPH, Research Analyst and Mayra Arana, BSN, MSN, Pediatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner. We see you leading the way and representing nursing and public health excellence!
Khaila and Mayra are also featured in the UM 30 under 30 list.

Nicklaus Children's Staff Present at FHA Quality Conference

June 22, 2023 – The first Florida Hospital Association (FHA) Quality Conference brings together quality improvement professionals, clinical leaders and other staff working to improve care for our patients and our communities. The theme, Improving Care Through Collaboration and Commitment, captures the great work that is being done in the state by FHA member hospitals and partners. Several of Nicklaus Children's staff presented on various topics a the conference.

Podcast on Baby Steps (HealthCetera)

May 17, 2023 – Dr. Danielle Sarik gives an in-depth interview on Baby Steps, a nurse-led telehealth support model that supports equitable access to the transition of care services for NICU patients and caregivers. 

Shannon Odell, VP and Chief Nursing Officer, Appointed to The Nursing Consortium of Florida as a Board Member at Large

May 15, 2023 – Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Shannon Odell, MSN, RN, FACHE, NE-BC, RNC-OB, has been appointed to the Nursing Consortium of Florida as a Board Member at Large. Congratulations to Shannon on this extraordinary achievement!

Nicklaus Children's Baby Steps Program Wins Innovator Awards

March 17, 2023 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital leaders have been awarded fourth place at the Innovator Awards for the Baby Steps program, a program for infants cared for in the NICU to address gaps in care after discharge through a nurse-led telehealth program.

Linda Nylander-Housholder recognized by Greater Miami Chapter of AACN

February 15, 2023 – Linda has 40 years of nursing experience at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. She first started in 1980 as a pediatric ICU nurse and was one of the first ECMO and Apheresis specialists in Nicklaus. Linda currently works as an Advanced Care Educator. According to her, a great day at work is – “any day a kid gets to go home with their mom and dad.” Her advice to new nurses is to keep learning and not be afraid to ask as many questions as possible.

Nurse Scientists Help Hospital Nurses Learn How to do Research

February 07, 2023 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital Director of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Danielle Sarik, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC is extensively quoted in this SmartBrief article which deep dives into the nurse scientist role. "It can be years between when research is conducted and published and when changes are implemented at the bedside, Sarik said. Having a nurse scientist as part of the hospital staff allows nurses to create studies, gather evidence and implement results quickly.  “We’re changing practice in real time,” she said.

Neurocritical Care APP Leads Multistate Survey of Pediatric-Focused Hospital-Based Nurse Practitioners

February 02, 2023 – Tammy Trabosh, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC led and co-authored a recent article published by the Journal of Pediatric Healthcare, Career Choices and Experiences in Role Transition: A Multi-state Survey of Pediatric-focused Hospital-based Nurse Practitioners. In collaboration with 4 other APPs, the publication examines the factors influencing pediatric hospital APPs' career decisions and their transition to practice experiences.

Jackie Gonzalez Legacy Award: Solfia Torre

December 02, 2022 – Solfia Torre, BSN, RN, of the Dialysis Unit has been honored with the 2022 Jackie Gonzalez Legacy Award. We congratulate Solfia on this exceptional achievement! Thank you for all that you do for our patients and families.

Dr. Sarik receives FONL's Excellence in Nursing Research Award

November 21, 2022 – Congratulations to IPN committee member Danielle Altares Sarik PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC for receiving the Florida Organization for Nursing Leadership's award for Excellence in Nursing Research! The Institute of Pediatric Nursing and the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board are grateful that Dr. Sarik shares her expertise to strengthen the pediatric specialty!

Ana Tyrkala recognized by PerfectServe’s Nurses of Note awards program

October 26, 2022 – PerfectServe’s Nurses of Note awards program honors nurses who deserve recognition for their remarkable resilience and unwavering dedication. In the second year of the Nurses of Note program, PerfectServe wants to shine a light on the integrity, perseverance, and compassion that nurses so regularly display in the course of caring for patients.

Nicklaus Children’s completes new study revising Humpty Dumpty Fall Scale Tool

August 24, 2022 – Developed by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, the Humpty Dumpty Fall Scale tool is widely used to identify hospitalized children at risk of a fall. The tool, now updated, is anticipated to provide a safer pediatric environment for the hospitalized child.
Read full published article.

Pat Dean Helps with Passage of Seizures in Education Bill

March 22, 2022 – Patricia Dean, APRN, MSN, Epilepsy Program Specialist with the Epilepsy Center at Nicklaus Children’s and longtime collaborator with Epilepsy Florida, contributed to successful efforts to pass bills in both houses of the Florida legislature that will help keep children with epileptic seizures safer in the classroom. The bill is expected to become law effective July 2022.

Deborah Hill-Rodriguez accepted into AONL Fellowship

November 11, 2021 – Congratulations to Deborah Hill-Rodriguez, MSN, MBA-HMA, APRN, NE-BC, for being accepted into the AONL’s 2022 Fellowship class! Deborah, Director of Medical Surgical Services and the Humpty Dumpty Falls Prevention Program ™ was commended for possessing the experience, attributes, and skills that will make her a valuable member of the 2022 Fellowship class and an able successor to future nursing leadership positions.

$20,000 West Coast University Award Supports Nursing Research

October 14, 2021 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has received a $20,000 donation from West Coast University to support nursing research and scholarship activities.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Receives Grant to Fund Nursing-Led Provision of Advanced Care Services Via Telehealth 

October 13, 2021 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is the recipient of a grant awarded by the Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation that will support the hospital in providing nursing-led advanced pediatric care services via telehealth to families in need.

Shannon Odell of Nicklaus Children's Health System Recognized by Women We Admire as Top 50 Women Chief Nursing Officer

August 08, 2025 –

Women We Admire has recognized Shannon Odell, system vice president and chief nursing officer of Nicklaus Children's Health System, for her second consecutive year on the Top 50 Women Chief Nursing Officers list, highlighting her significant role in patient care.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Achieves Fifth Consecutive Magnet® Recognition

March 29, 2024 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital this month attained Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program^® for the fifth consecutive term.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Achieves Fourth Consecutive Magnet® Recognition for Excellence in Nursing

January 10, 2019 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has attained Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for the fourth consecutive term. As of January 2019, Nicklaus Children’s is one of only six children’s hospitals in the nation that have received a fourth Magnet designation.

Humpty Dumpty Falls Prevention Receives Top Magnet Prize®

October 08, 2015 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital is recognized for the Humpty Dumpty Falls Prevention Program. The American Nurses Credentialing Center announces Nicklaus Children's Hospital as the winner of the ANCC 2015 Magnet Prize® sponsored by Cerner.

Miami Children’s Falls Prevention Program Receives Top Magnet® Honor

October 24, 2014 –

Miami Children's Falls Prevention Program Receives Top Magnet® Honor in recognition of the hospital's Humpty Dumpty Falls Prevention Program™

Miami Children's Hospital Receives Highest Nursing Credential with Prestigious Magnet Recognition... Again

December 20, 2013 –

This is the third time Miami Children's Hospital is recognized for excellence in nursing and it is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.