Meet Joanna Brougham, Nurse Practitioner in Hospital Medicine
•February 27, 2026
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Why It Matters
The testimonial illustrates how a strong, multidisciplinary culture can drive recruitment and retention in pediatric health systems, directly impacting care quality and institutional reputation.
Key Takeaways
- •Nurse practitioner values pediatric care at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
- •Works across Liberty and main campuses, handling complex cases
- •Emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and supportive culture for staff
- •Continuous learning through diverse subspecialties and patient interactions
- •Recommends Cincinnati Children’s for varied opportunities and global reputation
Summary
Joanna Brougham, a nurse practitioner in hospital medicine, shares her journey at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Starting as a volunteer, she progressed to a full‑time role across the Liberty and main campuses, caring for a medically complex pediatric population.
Brougham highlights the breadth of diagnoses she encounters, the collaboration with multiple subspecialties, and the supportive team culture that spans newcomers to veterans. She notes that the hospital’s structure allows her to see diverse cases, fostering a well‑rounded understanding of hospital operations.
She describes patient interactions as “little smiles” and “laughs,” emphasizing how long‑term relationships turn staff into an extension of families. Brougham defines thriving as “being the best version of yourself, personally and professionally,” reflecting the institution’s commitment to continuous learning.
Her endorsement underscores Cincinnati Children’s appeal to prospective clinicians: abundant learning opportunities, global reputation, and a collaborative environment that can attract and retain talent, ultimately enhancing patient care outcomes.
Original Description
Joanna Brougham, a nurse practitioner in hospital medicine at Cincinnati Children’s, shares her path from volunteering to working across multiple campuses and her passion for caring for medically complex pediatric patients. She describes how the role offers exposure to many diagnoses and subspecialties, giving a well-rounded view of how the hospital works. Joanna reflects on connecting with patients who may not be able to communicate, the impact of small moments like smiles and laughter, and the close relationships built with families during long-term stays. She highlights a supportive team culture, strong management, collaboration across subspecialties, and continuous learning opportunities. Joanna defines thriving as being the best version of yourself and encourages others to join for the wide range of opportunities, locations, and specialties.
00:00 Meet Joanna Brougham
00:04 Why Pediatrics
00:24 Medically Complex Care
00:40 Connecting With Families
01:03 Supportive Team Culture
01:23 Learning And Collaboration
01:45 What Thriving Means
02:04 Why Join Cincinnati Childrens
02:20 Closing Together
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