Hidalgo, Ivette Graduate Faculty

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  • Dr. Ivette Hidalgo is currently a Clinical Assistant professor and the lead faculty for pediatrics in the Undergraduate Nursing Department at the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She obtained her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees from Florida International University.

    Her program of research focuses on the effects of children’s spiritual coping after parent, grandparent or sibling death on children’s grief, personal growth, and mental health. Research in children’s spirituality, palliative care, death and dying, chronic illness, and mental health helps us gain a deeper understanding of their experiences and needs. It allows us to explore the unique perspectives of children, their families, and healthcare providers, leading to more comprehensive and holistic approaches to care. Research in these areas not only benefits children but also provides support and guidance for their families and caregivers. By understanding the challenges children face, interventions and resources that promote effective communication, shared decision-making, and emotional support can be developed.

    Dr. Hidalgo is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and was the Dr. Moises Simpser Ventilator Assisted Children’s Center (VACC) Clinical Coordinator in the Department of Pulmonology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for 15 years. She tended to children with chronic illnesses that were medically complex and dependent on technology to survive. She was also the Dr. Moises Simpser VACC Camp Clinical Coordinator. Dr. Moises Simpser VACC Camp is a free week-long overnight camp founded by Dr. Moises Simpser 34 years ago were children that are tracheostomy, ventilator, and/or oxygen dependent, and their families have the opportunity to partake in activities not readily accessible to technology dependent children. Dr. Moises Simpser VACC Camp breaks the mold for these children. It provides them with a melting pot of activities were limitations are few, but possibilities are endless. She presently serves as a medical volunteer at Dr. Moises Simpser VACC Camp.

    Dr. Hidalgo’s current clinical collaboration with Dr. Moises Simper’s VACC Camp brings valuable expertise and resources from the clinical and academic sector to the camp. As a faculty member and medical camp volunteer, she contributes her knowledge in pediatric nursing to enhance the quality of medical care at the camp. This expertise can benefit the children and their families, as well as the camp staff and volunteers. FIU nursing students are invited to volunteer in camp. By working directly with children who have chronic illnesses, students can witness the practical implications of their studies and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and needs of this population. It provides an opportunity for students to interact with and understand the experiences of children facing significant health challenges. This firsthand experience can enhance students' ability to connect with patients, demonstrate empathy in their future healthcare careers, and provide compassionate care.

research interests

  • - The impact of chronic illnesses on children and their families.
    - Children's spiritual coping following the death of a grandparent, parent, or sibling and how it impacts their mental health and personal growth.

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  • Ivette Hidalgo

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