Dr. Jim Allard

Dr. Jim Allard, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, currently serves as Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Medical City Arlington while holding a similar position at Medical City Dallas for Woman’s and Children’s services. With a robust background in pediatric healthcare, Dr. Allard has previously held significant leadership roles, including Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake and Director of Pediatric Services at Medical City Children's Hospital. Academic contributions include an adjunct faculty position at Texas Woman's University and extensive clinical experience as a Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse and Clinical Manager at Children's Medical Center Dallas. Dr. Allard's educational background includes a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership from Texas Christian University, along with multiple nursing degrees from institutions such as The University of Texas at Arlington and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.