Congrats to Nicklaus Children's First Cohort of Nurse Manager Graduates from the Nursing Catalyst Program!

October 28, 2024 – The nine-month program unites top nurse managers from leading health systems to tackle common healthcare challenges. Each participant developed and implemented a rapid change project at Nicklaus Children’s, addressing key needs in their areas.

Shannon Odell of Nicklaus Children's Recognized by Women We Admire as Top 50 Women Chief Nursing Officers of 2024

October 02, 2024 – Professional women’s organization, Women We Admire recently recognized Shannon Odell, vice president and chief nursing officer of Nicklaus Children's Health System on the Top 50 Women Chief Nursing Officers of 2024.

Dr. Danielle Sarik Joins the American Academy of Nursing Fellowship

July 09, 2024 – Join us in congratulating Danielle Sarik, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, for her acceptance into the American Academy of Nursing 2024 Class of Fellows!

2024 Nursing Awards

June 20, 2024 – Congratulations to all our outstanding departments and nurses!

Janice Yanez Receives Solution for Patient Safety Award

June 13, 2024 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital Patient Safety Director, Janice Yanez, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CPPS, received the "SPS Todd Conklin Award” from Children's Hospitals' Solutions for Patient Safety. This award emphasizes my commitment to continuously learn and share knowledge, with the ultimate goal of improving safety for all.

Dr. Danielle Sarik joins Betty Irene Moore Fellowship Program at UC Davis Nursing School

May 29, 2024 – Dr. Danielle Sarik joins Betty Irene Moore fellowship program at UC Davis nursing school. The prestigious fellowship program recognizes innovative nurse scientists.

Baby Steps Program Honored at Health Care Heroes® Awards

May 24, 2024 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital was awarded the Organization/Program Award for Baby Steps through the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Health Care Heroes. This award honors individuals, institutions, professionals, students, volunteers, and programs that have made an extraordinary impact in the South Florida Health Care community.

2023 Nursing DAISY Award Winners

December 28, 2023 – The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards excellence in nursing. It was created by The DAISY Foundation to recognize the clinical skills, extraordinary compassion and care exhibited by nurses everyday. The award is given monthly to an outstanding nurse in more than 237 hospitals across the United States. DAISY Award recipients personify Nicklaus Children's Hospital’s remarkable patient experience. These individuals consistently demonstrate excellence through clinical expertise, extraordinary service and compassionate care and are recognized as outstanding role models in the nursing community.

Virtual reality headset helps calm young patients at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

September 08, 2023 – For kids, the stress and anxiety leading up to a medical procedure is often worse than the procedure itself, but new technology at one local hospital has patients smiling through it all. A virtual reality headset called a "Smileyscope" is helping young patients at Nicklaus Children's Hospital keep calm.

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!

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.