Three Generations of Nurses: A Legacy at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

A Nursing Legacy Begins

• 💡 The story highlights a remarkable family tradition of nursing spanning three generations at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.
• 📌 This legacy started over 60 years ago when the hospital was known as Variety Children's Hospital.

Following in Family Footsteps

• 👩‍⚕️ Anna Perini, the first generation, was an overnight nurse whose passion for her patients inspired her daughters.
• 🏥 Her daughter, Regina Perini Fritz, followed her mother's path to Nicklaus Children's Hospital and is now a nurse administrator.
• 💖 Regina emphasizes the importance of supporting her nursing team, especially the younger nurses, to foster resilience and compassion.

Continuing the Tradition

• 👶 Regina's daughter, Amanda, is the third generation nurse in the family, also working at Nicklaus Children's.
• ✨ Amanda recalls visiting the hospital for "bring your child to work day" and describes it as a magical place.
• 🤝 The hospital fosters a strong sense of community, leading to a lower nurse turnover rate than the national average and lifelong friendships.

Extended Family in Nursing

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The family nursing tradition extends beyond Regina and Amanda, with Regina's sister and niece also working as nurses.
• 🏥 At some point, all these family members have worked at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, underscoring a deep connection to the institution.