Mission and History of Monroe Carell / Our Nursing Leaders / Annual Report
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt nurses, recognized for their quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovation in professional nursing practice, are dedicated to delivering compassionate patient- and family-centered care to all children and their families.
For nearly 100 years, our nurses and nursing leadership have incorporated evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration and shared decision-making to ensure best outcomes for our patients in a child-friendly environment. More than 1200 nurses are an essential part of the health care team at Monroe Carell, a nationally recognized comprehensive pediatric health care facility.
In 2022, Monroe Carell received its fourth Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest honor an organization can receive for the provision of nursing care and inter-professional collaboration. To earn this designation, hospitals must satisfy a demanding set of criteria measuring the strength and quality of nursing care. Magnet hospitals are known as places where nurses deliver excellent patient care and have a high level of job satisfaction.
Nursing by the Numbers
As a nurse at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital, you'll be part of a team that has made significant contributions* to our community's health and well being.
- 1,542 registered nurses
- 91 percent of RNs with a BSN or higher degree
- 45 percent of RNs hold a specialty certification
- 106 nurses joined the Nurse Residency Program in 2021
- 298 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
- 176 nurses in the Vanderbilt Professional Practice Program (RN3/RN4)
- 216 RNs nominated for a DAISY award by patients and families in 2021
- 16 years Magnet designated
- 2,150 patients' lives touched by nurses every day at Children's Hospital and Clinics (average)
* Data from 2021
