Celebrating Patricia Johnson, RN!
24 years of outstanding clinical care at Valleywise Health
Pat Johnson has gone above and beyond for us, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors! Her unwavering commitment to saving lives, comforting patients and their families, and mentoring future generations of healthcare professionals has left an indelible mark on all who have had the privilege of working alongside her. Pat’s impact on our community will be forever celebrated.
Join us in recognizing her extraordinary efforts by leaving a message and making a gift in her honor to the NICU at Valleywise Health.
Pat has 54 years of successful healthcare experience as a nurse practitioner, educator, and manager in Minnesota, Utah, and Arizona. She has been a neonatal nurse practitioner at Maricopa Medical Center and Valleywise Medical Center, as well as several other NICUs in the Phoenix area.
Pat received a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Mankato State University and a Masters of Nursing Degree from the University of Utah. She piloted the neonatal nurse practitioner role and established some of the first NNP teams in Minnesota and Arizona. She is a past president and a former Executive Director of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. She was a member of the Advisory Board of the Academy of Neonatal Nursing, president of the Foundation for Neonatal Research and Education, and an affiliate member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Perinatal Section. She was one of the first nurses to serve as a liaison member of the AAP Fetus and Newborn Committee and contributed to several editions of the Guidelines for Perinatal Care.
Pat has served in leadership positions on professional and advocacy boards, task forces, and technical and policy committees at the local and national levels. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded departmental restructuring projects and quality assurance programs. She completed a Master’s in Public Health, Administration and Policy, from the University of Arizona in 2002 and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from ASU in 2008.
Pat has enjoyed working at Valleywise Health for the past 24 years and will miss the many wonderful colleagues and the opportunity to contribute to the special care of babies and their families.