Rutland Regional Medical Center is applying for Magnet Recognition. So what is Magnet Recognition?
The Magnet Recognition Program® was developed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to recognize health care organizations that provide nursing excellence. Magnet designation is the highest international recognition for nursing excellence. Only 2% of hospitals nation wide have achieved Magnet designation.
The purpose of our Nursing Center of Excellence is to sustain and advance:
• High quality outcomes for our patients
• Integration of Research and Evidence-based Practice
• Structure for staff to lead and direct the practice of professional nursing
• High recruitment and retention of superior nursing professionals
Learn about Nurses at Rutland Regional Medical Center:
At Rutland 36% of nurses are nationally certified in their specialty. This is well above the national average.
• ANCC board certified nurses have met strong professional development requirements. Certified nurses are experts in their field of practice.
• Care is determined from evidenced-based practices.
• Our nurses are teachers and leaders in our community.
Where will you see Rutland Regional nurses in your community?
• Rutland Regional nurses, such as Connie Morgan, RN from The Women’s and Children’s Services Unit, volunteer nursing care at Park Street Health share, a free non emergent medical clinic.
• Carol Curran, RN, from the Medical/Oncology Unit is a member of the parish council at her church.
• Sue Laporte, RN, from the Progressive Care Unit serves on the Mettowee school board, the Board of Directors for the Rutland Visiting Nurses Association.
• Melissa Messier, RN, from the Medical/Oncology Unit hosts exchange students.
• Collette Cavan, RN, from the Progressive Care Unit is a parent advocate for children with special needs.
• Rhonda Edwards, RN, from the Medical/Oncology Unit is a Girl Scout leader.
• Sue Nordemyer, RN, from the Community Cancer Center is a catechism teacher.
• Linda Bueller, RN, and Shelia Dagg, RN, publish health information in the Rutland Herald’s “Health Talk.”
What does this mean for you? Why chose Rutland Regional Medical Center?
Rutland Regional Medical Center values what Magnet Recognition means for our patients and their families. Magnet designation is the recognition of nursing excellence and will identify Rutland Regional Medical Center as a healthcare organization that epitomizes outstanding quality and professionalism; that we have built structures and processes that create the road to excellence in patient, nursing, workforce, organizational and consumer outcomes.
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