The most important lesson Emily Smith, RN, has learned as a nurse at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital it to just "go with the flow." And she sh...
Celebrating the Heart of a Champion
It’s not often when a name perfectly aligns with a person’s character. But Barb Champion is an advanced nurse practitioner who is a genuine champi...
Generosity Heals and Nurtures Over Decades
Like every teenager of every generation, 15-year-old Barbara Andrew’s social life was her primary focus in 1964. Then, just as she had begun enjoyi...
Celebrating a Compassionate Nurse On-the-Go
After Brandi Robertson, RN, had a traumatizing experience with inadequate nursing care surrounding the birth of her first child, she had an “aha” ...
Mary Ranken Jordan Service to Children Award 2020
The 2020 recipients of the Mary Ranken Jordan Service to Children Award are Rich and June Vandegrift. ...
DAISY Award Winner Leaves Handprints on Hearts
Debi Kienstra, RN, BSN, was so immersed in her daily work caring for patients at Ranken Jordan that she nearly missed a special ceremony honoring her ...