Texas Children’s is pleased to announce that Jennifer Pugh, DNP, an esteemed pediatric nurse practitioner and doctor of nursing practice, has been named Nurse Executive of Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus.
Before joining Texas Children’s, Pugh served as Associate Chief Nursing Officer and Executive Director at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. While in Los Angeles, Pugh directed over 250 Advanced Practice Providers across more than 35 divisions, including inpatient, outpatient and special services.
“It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome Jennifer Pugh as our new Nurse Executive at Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus,” said Dr. Jackie Ward, System Chief Nurse Executive and Senior Vice President at Texas Children’s Hospital. “Pugh is a passionate and highly skilled leader with a long and distinguished track record of outstanding nursing care. We are confident she will help us remain at the forefront of nursing excellence in the city of Austin, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the team.”
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