Healing Culture

 A healing culture serves as the foundation for self, colleagues and patients/families to uphold equity, respect, dignity, and belonging. A healing culture:

• Fosters relationships to provide an environment of social support
• Inspires nurses to find meaning and purpose in their work and celebrate accomplishments
• Promotes wellbeing and the opportunity for all to thrive

Lurie Children’s Department of Nursing & Allied Health Professionals continuously works to uphold a Healing Culture.

Equity

We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where every team member, patient, and family feels valued and respected. We are committed to championing equity through education, advocacy, and collaboration. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and fostering a culture of belonging, we aim to enhance the quality of care and support we provide to our community. Join us in our journey to make healthcare more equitable and inclusive for all.

Department of Nursing & Allied Health's Statement on Equity

The Department of Nursing & Allied Health at Lurie Children’s is driven by clinical excellence, innovation, and visionary leadership. To surpass our high standards of care and compassion for duty to the community and to our colleagues, we commit to engaging in and facilitating a care environment of allyship and championing equity. It is through invaluable differences, contributed to compassion and clinical excellence, that our nurses and allied health professionals succeed.

ABIDE

The ABIDE Mentorship Program is offered to all nurses and Pathway Scholars with the goal of providing a supportive and inclusive environment. Nurses are paired with a dedicated mentor to support and provide them with a safe space to learn and grow. We host bi-monthly group meetings covering topics related to uplifting one another, empowerment, and championing equity.

Pathway to Nursing Scholarship

The Pathway to Nursing Scholarship Program offers non-RN employees an opportunity and clear route to pursue a nursing degree, advance your career, and help shape the future of pediatric healthcare. With scholarships of up to $20,000, this program will help you fulfill your passion in support of our purpose to do the right thing for every child. Scholarship recipients receive nursing advising and mentorship, providing you with the support, experience, and acknowledgement to help you grow.

Equity Collaborative

The mission of the Equity Collaborative is to provide accessible equity resources and measures that promote peace, fairness, and belonging for all patients, patient families, and staff. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and collaboration. As a collaborative, we strive to inspire and encourage a sense of connection among our community, ensuring psychological safety and equitable care for everyone we serve.  

Equity Booster Trainings

The Equity team within the Department of Nursing & Allied Health offers a series of booster trainings focusing on championing equity, inclusion, and allyship.

• Building Bridges: Cultural Humility in Practice
• Bias Response and Prevention
• Identity and Power 
• Inclusive Language
• Personal Values

Wellbeing

As part of the Nursing & Clinical Excellence Team, the Nursing & Allied Health Well-being Department shares, implements, and equips staff with the resources and strategies that address staff burnout and increase well-being and professional fulfillment via initiatives that reach:

• The Organization with a focus on Culture of Well-being
• The Team with a focus on the Work Environment & Team Wellness
• The Individual with a focus on Personal Agility & Resilience

As an organization, we work together to offer the following initiatives: