Kosair Children’s Hospital Division of Nursing
Kosair Children’s Hospital nurses are unique, talented, professional men and women who are committed to caring for sick and 
injured children and their families. Their constant focus is on providing quality care, improving patient outcomes, ensuring patient and family satisfaction, and the ways in which their individual nursing practice directly affects these goals.
In 2007 Kosair Children’s Hospital was recognized for excellence in nursing care with a Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Kosair Children’s Hospital is the only magnet designated hospital in the city and one of only 20 children’s hospitals recognized in the country. Learn more about the hospital’s Magnet designation.
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Nurses are responsible and accountable for the coordination and provision of patient care that is consistent with professional standards and reflects current best practices. Nurses are encouraged and supported in continuing their education beyond the basic level to enrich their knowledge and experience, and expand their critical thinking. Children in our region directly benefit by having a more knowledgeable and skilled health care team caring for them.
Nurses provide essential services to patients and families, including direct patient care, patient and 
family education and coordination of care and services by other members of the team. The family-centered approach at Kosair Children’s Hospital is designed to include families in making the best possible health care decisions for children in their care.
Mission
To provide the highest quality care that assists children and families in maintaining or regaining health, dealing with crisis, or dying with dignity and comfort.
Vision
Providing unequaled nursing care that reflects a passion for children and a nationally recognized level of professional practice that differentiates Kosair Children’s Hospital nurses from all others.
Values
Accountability
Collaboration
Compassion
Innovation
