Children's National Welcomes Influx of Nurses this Spring
More than 170 nurses are joining the team – the largest influx of new nurses in several years
By the end of the summer, more than 170 additional nurses will join Children’s National – the largest influx of new nurses in several years. All areas will see new recruits, and the majority of new nurses will be in critical care. This surge in hiring is the result of a focused recruitment effort to decrease vacancies in hard-to-fill pediatric specialty areas and bring additional nurses to support our current employees at the bedside. These efforts position us for continued growth and success by attracting and retaining top talent.
“We are onboarding a diverse group of new nurses who represent our local communities and bring tremendous commitment, compassion and connection to their new jobs,” says Linda Talley, MS, RN, NE-BC, FAAN, senior vice president and chief nursing officer. “I’m thrilled to welcome all the new nurses coming to Children’s National this spring. The future of nursing looks bright!”
Nursing leaders have made enhancements to their onboarding and the transition to practice program to accommodate the large group and to ensure they are engaged, confident and prepared. New graduate nurses, who make up more than half of the group onboarding this spring, will be using innovative artificial intelligence tools as part of their knowledge assessments, and will participate in group mentoring sessions and regular wellbeing check-ins, among other changes to adapt to the needs of the workforce.
“Our goal is for new nurses to develop a sense of belonging and engagement from day one,” says Simmy King, DNP, MS, MBA, NI-BC, NE-BC, CHSE, FAAN, chief nursing informatics and education officer. “We’re even helping our new graduate nurses before their start date by offering them a comprehensive prep program for the NCLEX licensure exam.”
“We have many dedicated educators, preceptors and other staff who are so giving of their time and expertise to ensure the new nurses’ success,” says Tara Floyd, MPH, BSN, RN, NE-BC, vice president and associate chief nursing officer. “There’s a certain infectious energy that comes when a large group of people start together. They form bonds that last throughout their careers.”
“It speaks to Children’s reputation and mission that so many nurses want to join our organization,” says Sonya Peoples, director of Talent Acquisition. “We’re excited to be bringing on so much new talent, and we are fortunate to have a great partnership with the nursing team to ensure the nurses have the best experience once they get here.”
“It’s always incredible to hear new employees’ stories: how they came to pediatrics, how they came to the D.C. area, how they plan to make a difference as part of our team,” adds Floyd. “I am counting the days until I can greet all our new nurses and thank them for joining us!”
“We are onboarding a diverse group of new nurses who represent our local communities and bring tremendous commitment, compassion and connection to their new jobs,” says Linda Talley, MS, RN, NE-BC, FAAN, senior vice president and chief nursing officer. “I’m thrilled to welcome all the new nurses coming to Children’s National this spring. The future of nursing looks bright!”
Nursing leaders have made enhancements to their onboarding and the transition to practice program to accommodate the large group and to ensure they are engaged, confident and prepared. New graduate nurses, who make up more than half of the group onboarding this spring, will be using innovative artificial intelligence tools as part of their knowledge assessments, and will participate in group mentoring sessions and regular wellbeing check-ins, among other changes to adapt to the needs of the workforce.
“Our goal is for new nurses to develop a sense of belonging and engagement from day one,” says Simmy King, DNP, MS, MBA, NI-BC, NE-BC, CHSE, FAAN, chief nursing informatics and education officer. “We’re even helping our new graduate nurses before their start date by offering them a comprehensive prep program for the NCLEX licensure exam.”
“We have many dedicated educators, preceptors and other staff who are so giving of their time and expertise to ensure the new nurses’ success,” says Tara Floyd, MPH, BSN, RN, NE-BC, vice president and associate chief nursing officer. “There’s a certain infectious energy that comes when a large group of people start together. They form bonds that last throughout their careers.”
“It speaks to Children’s reputation and mission that so many nurses want to join our organization,” says Sonya Peoples, director of Talent Acquisition. “We’re excited to be bringing on so much new talent, and we are fortunate to have a great partnership with the nursing team to ensure the nurses have the best experience once they get here.”
“It’s always incredible to hear new employees’ stories: how they came to pediatrics, how they came to the D.C. area, how they plan to make a difference as part of our team,” adds Floyd. “I am counting the days until I can greet all our new nurses and thank them for joining us!”
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