Patients and their families spend a lot of time interacting with nurses during their clinic visits or hospital stays. Because the role of nursing is so integral to the patient's care, it is important to know that our nurses are not only certified to treat specialty patients, but that they are excellent clinicians.  

Children's Mercy Hospital has one of the highest levels of nursing specialty certification in the nation. This includes certification in pediatrics, pediatric oncology, pain, operating room and critical care, among others.

As only the third pediatric facility designated by the American Nurses Credential Center as a Magnet institution, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinicsstrives to provide excellence nursing care to all patients and families.

Children’s Mercy Earns National Recognition for  Nursing Excellence     

Pediatric Nursing: Does It Make A Difference?    

The Magnet Recognition Program™

"I don't think anyone can dispute the fact that the outstanding  level of pediatric nursing care we offer leads to better outcomes and higher patient satisfaction," says Kevin J. Kelly, Children's Mercy Pediatrician-in-Chief and Associate Dean, UMKC School of Medicine.