Born and raised at Texas Children’s, staff nurse Brian Fucanan, MSN, RN, is approaching eight years of working in the Emergency Center in the Medical Center. Considered a jack-of-all-trades in the EC with focuses on trauma, flow lead and preceptorship, he has always had a strong passion for teaching, helping and entertaining others.
What is your favorite TCH memory?
Working with my beautiful mother! In 2023, Fermilia Fucanan retired from being a Level II NICU nurse manager after 30 years. Starting as a new grad nurse, I met so many leaders who spoke of her legendary status and contributions to TCH. In appreciation of her outstanding leadership and commitment, the “F Pod” was dedicated in her name by NICU leadership. As I continue to walk the halls of Texas Children’s, I strive to leave the impression she has made here!
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I was on season two of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, where I competed with SOREAL CRU/Architeks representing the Houston dance community. My little brother Mark, who is a nursing leader himself at MD Anderson, shared this journey with me. As professional dancers, we had the opportunity to open and showcase for various artists such as Drake, Chris Brown, Rihanna and Trey Songz, and we were blessed to perform, teach and judge dance all over the world. One of my proudest moments was representing the United States at the World Hip Hop Dance Championships in Las Vegas, where we competed against over 55 countries! Dancing is a large part of who I am today and has given me the discipline to become a nurse.
How do you stay motivated and inspired away from work?
I was inspired by the phrase “made to be greater” from a dance teammate. I want to continue to make a difference for all the pediatric patients and families who come to Texas Children’s. Recently, I finished my Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care MSN program at The University of Texas at El Paso. Outside of work, I am currently preparing for my board certification. I want to take my career to the next level and hopefully contribute to Texas Children’s in another scope of practice.
If you could walk in the shoes of another Texas Children’s employee for a day, who would it be?
Jackie Ward, System Chief Nurse Executive! I would like to experience first-hand the decision-making behind leading staff management, patient outcomes, nursing performance, implementation of technology, streamlining operations and how these actions are carried out.
Where is your favorite spot at work to eat, socialize or recharge?
Meeting my favorite co-worker “iced coffee” at Starbucks.
