Recently, a new memorial wall was revealed in honor of Dr. Nick Anas, beloved physician-in-chief and pediatric critical care specialist who passed away in April 2018. Dr. Anas’ family and close friends gathered for the unveiling of the wall, located outside the PICU, and to reminisce about the impact he had at CHOC. The warm, […]
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CHOC PICU Earns Gold Beacon Award Recognizing Exceptional Patient Care for Third Time
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses conferred a Beacon Award for Excellence in the PICU at CHOC for the third time.
A Career of Helping People: Nora’s Story
Years ago, when Nora Higa was settling on a career, her main interest was helping people. She found that and more as a nurse in the pediatric intensive care unit at CHOC at Mission Hospital.
Six-year-old Beats the Odds Thanks to Life-Saving Brain Surgery at CHOC
At just 6 years old, Madison Morrison has earned the nickname “Miracle Maddy” after recovering from life-saving surgery at CHOC.
CHOC Nurse Follows in His Mom’s Footsteps
Growing up, Tony heard his mom Sam talk about her job at CHOC Hospital. Today, he is a CHOC nurse and gets to call his mom a colleague.
My Journey to Critical Care Nursing: Gabbie’s Story
Gabbie started working towards her goal of becoming a critical care registered nurse when her daughter was two years old. After several years of working full-time and taking courses when she could, she achieved her goal. Today, she’s been a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU RN) at CHOC Children’s for over ten years.
My Journey from PICU Patient to PICU Nurse
A registered nurse at CHOC shares how her own experience as a patient in a PICU inspired her to pursue a career as a PICU nurse.
