Meet Our 2025-2026 EPB Fellows

October 29, 2025 –

We proudly announce the selection of seven exceptional nurses joining the Nursing EPB Fellowship. These interdisciplinary professionals are dedicated to applying evidence-based practice to achieve sustained improvements in patient and family care across our organization. We look forward to supporting their success throughout the fellowship.

Driving Quality and Transformative Change in Pediatric Healthcare

April 29, 2025 – Shannon Odell, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, was recently featured in Insights Care Magazine for her commitment and innovation in advancing pediatric nursing.

Nicklaus Children's Nurses Participate in Society of Pediatric Nurses’ Leadership Skills Development Program

April 18, 2025 – Five nurses from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital will be participating in the Society of Pediatric Nurses’ Leadership Skills Development Program. This 12-month initiative is designed to equip aspiring, emerging, and current pediatric nurse leaders with essential leadership skills.

Shannon Odell Named One of America's Top 10 Women of Distinction in 2025

April 18, 2025 – Congratulations to Shannon Odell, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, for being honored on the cover of The Chief Navigators Magazine as one of America's Top 10 Women of Distinction in 2025

Alexa Parra, BSN, BSPH, RN Inducted into the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society

March 03, 2025 – The University of Miami announced that Alexa Parra, BSN, BSPH, RN, has been selected for induction into the prestigious Bouchet Graduate Honor Society for 2025.

Shannon Odell, VP and CNO, Participates in the Florida Center for Nursing's Community Engagement Tour Panel

February 07, 2025 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital's vice president and CNO, Shannon Odell, participated in the Florida Center for Nursing’s Community Engagement Tour at the Barry University School of Nursing. The Community Engagement Tour is a series of regional workshops that allow the community to review and comment on data analysis prepared by the Florida Center for Nursing and recommend systemic changes, including strategies for the implementation of recommended changes.

Nurse Manager Joins Prestigious American Organization of Nurse Leaders Fellowship

January 13, 2025 – Nurse Manager, Yamile V. Reyes, MSN, RN, CNML has been selected for the American Organization of Nurse Leaders (AONL) Nurse Manager Fellowship. The AONL Nurse Manager Fellowship is a year-long professional development program designed to target the unique leadership development needs of nurse managers through an in-depth environment of learning.

Nicklaus Children’s Horizon Nurse Residency Program Achieves Prestigious Accreditation with Distinction by ANCC

January 10, 2025 – Nicklaus Children’s Horizon Nurse Residency Program is proud to announce that it has received Accreditation with Distinction through the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP).

Shannon Odell, VP and CNO, Participates in the Florida Center for Nursing's Community Engagement Tour Panel

November 20, 2024 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital's vice president and CNO, Shannon Odell, participated in the Florida Center for Nursing’s Community Engagement Tour at the Barry University School of Nursing. The Community Engagement Tour offered an opportunity to provide feedback and input about the state of health care in our community.

West Coast Partnership Appreciation

November 08, 2024 – A proud moment for Nicklaus Children's Hospital as our Chief Nursing Officer, Shannon Odell, represented us at the West Coast University Partnership Appreciation Event! Shannon accepted an award recognizing the incredible collaboration between our organizations. This partnership empowers West Coast University nursing students to gain hands-on experience through their pediatric clinical rotations with us—preparing the next generation of nurses while advancing the high standard of care for our patients. Together, we're shaping the future of pediatric healthcare!

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.

NCHS Participates in the Day in the Life of a Nurse Program

October 22, 2018 – This annual event provides high school students with an introduction to the world of nursing. Students and teachers learn about the many career opportunities available within the nursing profession.

Miami Children's Recognized for Nursing Training

August 28, 2014 – Miami Children's Horizons Internship Program for Nurses has been recognized as a best practice program for nursing education by the Nursing Executive Center of The Advisory Board Company.