St. Jude nurses apply their skills and their hearts to help children with life-threatening diseases.
The nursing staff at St. Jude provides the patient family-centered care families need during their time at St. Jude.
We partner with patients and their families to provide excellence in care, foster hope, practice with passion and celebrate life every day. As St. Jude nurses, we advance nursing care through innovation, evidence-based practice and the global sharing of knowledge.
St. Jude is a Magnet-Recognized Hospital
St. Jude is a Magnet hospital, the most prestigious award a hospital can receive related to nursing. The Magnet Recognition Program® serves as a benchmark for patients to measure the quality of nursing care they can expect to receive at a hospital. Nurses also take part in a shared decision-making throughout the hospital. Our Shared Governance involves the entire nursing body, which focuses on nursing and the organizational mission, vision and priorities.
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Nursing Leadership
Meet our nursing leadership team at St. Jude.
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Nursing Annual Report
St. Jude Nursing has continued to grow in clinical care, culture and innovation. Learn what the St. Jude Nursing Department accomplished this past year.
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Division of Nursing Research
The Division of Nursing Research conducts clinical care research aimed at improving patient care and outcomes for children with catastrophic diseases.
Career Opportunities in Nursing
Explore nursing jobs at St. Jude in pediatric oncology, hematology, research and other areas. We offer a supportive environment that promotes excellence and growth.
Nursing Education and Training
At St. Jude, we offer opportunities to advance your education and training in an environment that values your work and fosters creativity and innovation.
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Nursing Students
The Nurse Extern Program at St. Jude is an employment opportunity for nursing students interested in pursuing a career in pediatric oncology nursing.
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Nurse Mentorship Program
St. Jude values education and knowledge sharing among its nursing staff. The mentorship program at St. Jude pairs an experienced nurse with an early-career nurse.
Nursing Honors and Awards
St. Jude honors its nurses and the exceptional work they do every day. We celebrate our nurses through the DAISY Award Program throughout the year. In addition, we select a Friend of Nursing and a Nurse of the Year.
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The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
The DAISY Award recognizes St. Jude nurses who have consistently demonstrated nursing excellence through clinical expertise and extraordinary, compassionate care.
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Nurse of the Year Award
Each year, St. Jude awards the Nurse of the Year Award to someone who demonstrates excellence and compassion.
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Advanced Practice Provider of the Year Award
St. Jude gives the Advanced Practice Provider Award annually to an individual who contributes to improved patient outcomes and to the delivery of quality care.
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Friend of Nursing Award
The Friend of Nursing Award recognizes someone who personifies the mission of St. Jude and provides collaborative care between disciplinary teams and Nursing.