All CHLA Blog Posts
Published on April 30, 2020
Our dedicated team of nurses is the backbone of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Every day they are committed to providing exceptional around-the-clock care and a positive experience for our patients and families, no matter the circumstances. What’s the right way to show our... Read More
Published on April 30, 2020
There was a time when the opportunities for women to practice medicine were extremely restricted. There was no one to pave the way, no one to guide us, no one to direct us.
“We’re no longer hidden figures in this field; we’re your neighbors, your aunts, your cousins,” says... Read More
Published on April 30, 2020
Read About Amanda’s Journey Through the Versant Transition RN Fellowship Program.
Switching departments in any career field can be nerve-racking, but when your career involves caring for the health of others, that anxiety of the unknown can be daunting. It’s for this exact... Read More
Published on April 30, 2020
Read about how Suly’s life experiences and support from CHLA helped her achieve her lifelong goal of becoming a pediatric nurse.
A career in pediatric nursing is unlike any other career path in healthcare. It takes a special kind of person and skill set to deal with the... Read More
Published on April 30, 2020
Learn How CHLA Nurse Carolynn’s Passion for Working with Children Led Her to a Fulfilling Career as a Pediatric Nurse.
Becoming a nurse means choosing a career in caring, especially for those that choose pediatrics. Pediatric nurses devote their skills and care to children from... Read More
Published on April 30, 2020
Learn how Bethany’s Experiences and Support from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Eventually Led Her to Achieving Her Goal of Becoming a Pediatric Nurse!
Many people may think that working in pediatrics is just like working with adults. Children are just smaller adults, so it... Read More
Published on April 30, 2020
Learn How Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Can Help People like Briana Make a Smooth Transition from Adult Care to Pediatrics.
Sometimes it’s difficult to make the transition from adult care to pediatrics. There are many things that might make a nurse feel nervous to take a leap... Read More
Published on April 30, 2020
At Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, our nurses are dedicated to providing around-the-clock, top-notch care for our patients. For Kim Wheatley, a Registered Nurse in our Emergency Department, pursuing a nursing job at CHLA was a no-brainer.
“I knew I wanted to work at CHLA... Read More
Published on April 30, 2020
Relishing the Challenges of Managing Patients With Complex Needs
For Anna Kitabjian, MSN, RN, CPNP, the opportunity to manage the care of children with complex needs and to mold a brand new position hold equal satisfaction.
"Having the chance to show what a nurse... Read More
Published on April 29, 2020
Two years after leaving CHLA to explore the world, one nurse couldn’t wait to get back
Among all the children’s hospitals I have worked at, no other place has made me feel as comfortable and important as CHLA.
I worked for three years at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles... Read More
Published on April 29, 2020
Medical treatment at CHLA is serious and sophisticated. The vibe? Now that’s another story.
For me, finding ways to make medicine work for kids makes the job so much more fulfilling.
Taking care of kids is totally different than taking care of adults. It’s lighter. It’s... Read More
Published on April 29, 2020
Seizing leadership opportunities while helping patients
There’s always mentoring that goes on here. They talk about leadership years before employees might even be thinking about it. I was hired as what we now call a Care Partner. When I just started out, my bosses encouraged... Read More
Published on April 29, 2020
When it comes to teamwork, CHLA is No. 1
When I was first hired at CHLA, I felt like I had landed where I always wanted to be. Now that I’m here, I can tell you it’s even better than I imagined.
Teamwork is a huge part of life as a nurse at CHLA. On our unit, every morning... Read More
Published on April 29, 2020
This Children’s Hospital Los Angeles nurse managed an inpatient unit and opened a new inpatient center while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy
When Phan Leopando, RN, CRRN, was scheduled for a routine ultrasound following her first mammogram, she thought nothing of it.... Read More
Published on April 29, 2020
Read about how CHLA was the spark to a wonderful romance for two nurses who put patients first!
For two nurses who put patients first, CHLA was the spark to a wonderful romance. Erin Hollenbeck Trinidad remembers the first time she saw her husband, Michael Trinidad.
The year... Read More
Published on April 29, 2020
Learn about Tea for the Soul, a therapeutic program for CHLA staff members!
Most of the time the lead nurse will call us and say, "My nurses need support. Can you guys come up?" We’ll go and get the cart ready with a Tea for the Soul logo on it. We get hot water, and... Read More
Published on April 29, 2020
Anesthesiologist Michael Mulick talks about how being a father of a patient has changed the way he connects with parents.
I’ve taken care of thousands of children at CHLA, and I’m always meeting with the family and having them say goodbye to their child, and then we separate... Read More
Published on April 29, 2020
For Christine Uddin, fulfillment at work comes from being supported in going above and beyond
One of the things I love most about working at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is that there are always opportunities to try new things. I’m not limited by my title or job... Read More
Published on April 27, 2020
Para la mayoría de los bebés, la leche materna es la mejor fuente nutritiva. Durante la pandemia de COVID-19, se anima a las madres que deseen dar el pecho a sus bebés a que lo hagan siguiendo las precauciones de seguridad básicas.
Published on April 27, 2020
Hable con los niños de cómo se sienten, participe en actividades que creen un vínculo afectivo y ayúdeles a generar una capacidad de superación ante estos difíciles momentos.