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Our nurses love what they do and where they do it.

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Our nurses love what they do and where they do it.

“Employees feel like they’re part of a family when they come to work here.”–Marianna Vazquez, Associate Executive Director, Patient Care Services, Chief Nursing Executive, Plainview Hospital and Syosset Hospital

You can’t argue with the numbers. At Plainview Hospital and Syosset Hospital, our recent employee surveys with engagement percentages in the 90s are among the highest in our health system and show that our nurses love working here. Our employees mentioned the exceptional care we provide and our supportive leadership as key reasons for their high satisfaction.

Two great hospitals with one great passion.

The more you know about Plainview and Syosset Hospitals, the more you’ll want to grow your nursing career at one of these places.

Plainview Hospital

We currently see approximately 35,000 emergency patients per year at our 204-bed teaching hospital. A designated Stroke Center, Plainview is also recognized by the Joint Commission as a Top Performer for Quality Measures for Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia and Surgical Care. The Joint Commission has certified Plainview in advanced diabetes and hyperbaric medicine. We also have certification in minimally invasive gynecology. To maintain our high standards, Plainview is fostering an environment focused on nursing excellence with Magnet® status as the ultimate goal.

Syosset Hospital

Our 103-bed community hospital is home to the Orthopaedic Center of Excellence, the Davis Vision Eye Surgery Center and the Interventional Pain Management Center. We’re a 911 Receiving Station and a designated Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. We’re also a designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the American Society of Bariatric Surgery.

Both hospitals also serve as clinical campuses for the Hofstra Northwell Health School of Medicine. No matter which hospital you work in, you’ll be part of New York’s leading health system and the state’s largest private employer offering competitive compensation and benefits, continuous learning and educational opportunities and advancement potential.

“We’re committed to giving our emergency nurses the best support possible, including advanced technology and an extensive orientation.”–Debra Clifford, RN, Nurse Manager

  Interested in joining our Plainview/ Syosset team? Explore our unlimited career possibilities today. 

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Northwell Health nurses are driving change in behavioral health.

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Northwell Health nurses are driving change in behavioral health.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. At Zucker Hillside Hospital, Northwell Health’s nationally recognized behavioral health center, we’re committed to the compassionate care of people suffering from a wide range of conditions and addictions. We’re passionate about our leadership role in the field as we pursue new treatments and solutions to help our patients reintegrate into the community.

That’s why we’re looking forward to sharing our knowledge and best practices with the behavioral health community at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association’s 31st Annual Conference this October in Phoenix, Arizona.

Zucker Hillside Hospital has been an active participant and presenter at the conference for many years. In fact, our Chief Nursing Officer, Marybeth McManus serves on the Research Council steering committee board. We’re very excited about the volume of presentations by our nurses this year — eight posters and one podium presentation. “We are really rejuvenating our nursing research and evidence based council at Zucker Hillside,” notes Marybeth. “This year we’re going all out to share what we’ve got going on.”

With new research initiatives and the rollout of the evidence based practice competency, Zucker Hillside Hospital is upping the game for nurses in their professional practice. Not only that, but the hospital opened a brand new building in 2013. “Northwell Health really supports behavioral health,” states Marybeth. “That’s unique for a health system and we’re excited to be able to disseminate some of the cutting edge things we’re doing here.”

We’ll be sharing previews of our nurses’ presentations over the coming months, which include topics such as dialectical behavioral therapy, the effect of noise control on patient satisfaction, elevating family centered electroconvulsive therapy, experiences and utilization of the New York State Office of Mental Health’s “Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations,” and more!

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Over 800,000 patients turn to us each year in times of emergency.

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Over 800,000 patients turn to us each year in times of emergency.

Emergency nursing at Northwell Health is driven by our mission to provide better patient care. With 21 hospitals throughout the five boroughs, Long Island and Westchester, we have emergency capabilities you won’t find anywhere else:

  • Two state-of-the-art EDs opened in the past six months at Southside Hospital and Huntington Hospital
  • New York City’s first ever freestanding emergency department
  • State-of-the-art SkyHealth helicopter service

In addition, we feature innovative Telehealth/Telestroke/Telepsych programs that connect patients presenting specific conditions with the appropriate specialist in their area. Even if not on site, the specialist can connect via video and audio right at the patient’s bedside.

“By being an emergency nurse at any Northwell Health facility, you’re not just part of one hospital, you’re part of an Emergency Medicine service line, and a health system.”

— Kate O’Neill (Enright), RN, MSN, Director of Clinical Operations, Emergency Medicine Service Line

Your career, your choice.

“There’s a lot of opportunity for nurses to develop and grow professionally within Northwell Health. You’re part of a vast health system, not just one hospital,” says Kate O’Neill (Enright). Whether you’re looking to work in a fast-paced urban medical center or a more intimate community hospital, Northwell Health has a place for you. And with the diversity of cases we handle, you’ll experience continual professional challenge.

The learning never stops, and neither does your career. We believe in constant learning, development, and professional growth. The only way this happens is through a commitment to our nurses to make it happen.

“Our nursing talent is extremely important at Northwell Health and our system offers numerous opportunities.  In addition to a very structured fellowship program for new graduate emergency nurses, we also focus heavily on developing our nursing leaders.”

–Paula A. Fessler RN, BSN, MSN, MS, FNP-BC, Vice President, Emergency Medicine Service Line

Throughout our extensive system, you’ll be able to:

  • Benefit from our structured Emergency Nursing Education and opportunities for mentorship
  • Leverage the potential to grow into leadership roles – Assistant Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, ADN and more
  • Experience unequaled educational opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, fellowships, advanced trauma training, career ladders and more
  • Enjoy the front line engagement of our shared governance model and our collaborative care committees

Make the call.

We have openings throughout our system for exceptional team players who can think and act fast.

“We’re looking for nurses who are engaged in their professional practice, patient-centered, and looking to be part of a dynamic organization.”

— Kate O’Neill (Enright), RN, MSN

 Interested in joining our team of nurses? Explore our unlimited career possibilities.

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An exciting future in surgical nursing starts May 15th!

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An exciting future in surgical nursing starts May 15th!

It’s not often you get the chance to reinvigorate your career while helping to redefine an entire professional field. That opportunity happens on May 15th at the Operating Room (OR) Nursing Interview Day at Northwell Health’s Lenox Hill Hospital.

At our Interview Day, you’ll begin to experience the career advantages our employees already enjoy. That’s because Lenox Hill Hospital truly offers the best of both worlds – the challenge, variety and advanced technology of a large, metropolitan medical center and the close-knit, supportive setting of a community hospital.

Big city excitement.

Located in the heart of Manhattan, Lenox Hill Hospital delivers exceptional health care to one of the most vibrant areas in the world – a service area that includes millions of people. Working as an OR nurse in this 652-bed world-class facility enables you to experience state-of-the-art technology as well as close collaboration with some of the top clinical professionals in the field. We currently feature:

    •  22 operating rooms (expanding to 25)
    • We have three surgical robots, including the DaVinci Xi and Si Robots
    • A wide array of robotic procedures, including cardiothoracic, orthopedic, neurosurgery, robotics, general surgery, orthopedic, pediatrics and sports medicine.
    • Innovative working environment, including eICU, telemedicine, SkyHealth helicopter and much more

By putting this and other advanced technology in the hands of exceptional physicians, nurses, techs and other skilled professionals, we’ve become a recognized source for surgical excellence. We’ve been named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery as well as one of U.S. News & World Report’s top hospitals for heart surgery, GI surgery and neurosurgery.

“We have different types of robots, including our Mako robotics for orthopedic surgery and our newest robot for ENT cases.” –Ella Shapiro, Associate Executive Director of Perioperative Services, Lenox Hill Hospital

Small town engagement.

Nobody would ever confuse New York City with a small town. And although Lenox Hill Hospital is in the heart of Manhattan, we foster a working environment that feels like family. Our nursing leadership is active, involved and supportive. For highly skilled and compassionate nursing professionals, Lenox Hill Hospital provides a wide variety of other professional advantages, including:

    • Interdisciplinary collaborative care council committed to seeking opportunities to improve units, establish/improve processes and patient outcomes
    • Excellent compensation and benefits
    • Tremendous growth potential within our 21-hospital system
    • Commitment to your ongoing education and development

“Passion, work life balance, positive patient experience, safety, quality, growth and leadership. That is what you will find at Lenox Hill and Northwell Health and why I’ve been with Northwell Health Facilities for the past 29 years.” –Gloria Collura, Senior Administrative Director II, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital at Northwell Health

Find out for yourself.

“I like to ask nurses, if this was a perfect world what service lines would you scrub on? Tell me your top three choices. I am fortunate enough to make that work.” –Ella Shapiro

To experience first hand all we have to offer surgical nurses, come to the OR Nursing Interview Day on Monday, May 15th.  Register here.

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We’re coming to AORN and we’d love to meet you!

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We’re coming to AORN and we’d love to meet you!

This week, Northwell Health will be at the AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo. If you’re attending the conference, visit our recruiters at the AORN Career Center – Convention Center Room #153A on April 1 and April 2, or you can come by our booth #537, April 2-4.

Make the most of your conference experience by reading the advice directly from our hiring managers. Not attending the conference? That’s okay, too. The advice below will help you with your career journey to join Northwell Health.

The little things mean a lot.

It may not seem like a big deal, but arriving on time, dressing appropriately, and following directions can make a big difference. More than that, be engaged, and actively listen. And, of course, always bring a resume.

“You would be surprised how many people don’t do the simple things well.”

— Ella Shapiro, Associate Executive Director of Perioperative Services at Lenox Hill Hospital

Be passionately curious.

It’s a familiar, but true statement, that people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. Be enthusiastic, research your desired employers, and be prepared to ask intelligent, insightful questions.

“We’re always looking for candidates with a positive attitude, a positive outlook, candidates with the willingness to say, ‘I don’t know, but I would love to find out.”

–Ronnie Peterson, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Perioperative Services

Stand out.

At Northwell Health, we’re looking for those candidates who go above and beyond. We seek those who are knowledgeable, but also willing and eager to learn new things. You must be willing to educate yourself on new procedures and products, specialty certified, or interested in obtaining certification. Above all, you must be focused on putting the patient and patient safety first.

“Make a statement and show your enthusiasm. Instead of approaching your availability with ‘this is what I can do,’ say ‘I want to work here, what opportunities do you have?’ That shows us that you’re passionate about working with us and are willing to do what it takes to make it work.”

–Dolores Reisert, Senior Administrative Director for Perioperative Services, Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Find out for yourself.

To experience first hand all we have to offer surgical nurses, come meet us in person. If you’re not attending, visit our Careers page on Facebook  to get to know us, our opportunities, and our culture. When you do, we’ll share all the advantages of a career in surgical nursing at Northwell Health . In addition to our state-of-the-art technology, you’ll benefit from working with a team of the top clinical professionals in the field with nursing leadership that is active, engaged and supportive.

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World-class Cardiac Care in the Heart of Eastern Long Island

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World-class Cardiac Care in the Heart of Eastern Long Island

Nurses seeking to work at the leading edge of cardiac care have to look no further than Long Island.

With two outstanding hospitals – Southside Hospital and Peconic Bay Medical Center, Northwell Health is bringing the best cardiac care – and cardiac nursing careers – right to the communities of eastern Long Island.

The Northwell Difference: Southside Hospital

Looking for award winning, record setting achievements to match your own career aspirations?

  • Southside Hospital currently handles approximately 500 open heart cases per year
  • 45 Minute door-to-balloon time
  • American Heart Association Silver Quality Achievement Award
  • Aggressively pursuing Magnet® recognition

Southside Hospital is currently expanding cardiac capabilities with additional cath labs, EP labs, 24/7 cardiac care and testing. We’re looking for top nurses that will fill a variety of cardiac positions – from surgery to recovery to cath lab to cardiac rehab and more. Whatever the role, nurses enjoy a family-like working environment with management that is strong, supportive, transformational, and hands-on. Southside Hospital offers ongoing continuing education, Master’s programs, certification support and a high level of career mobility.

Making the Industry Change with Innovation: Peconic Bay Medical Center

Peconic Bay Medical Center, a proud member of Northwell Health, offers nurses ground-floor opportunities to contribute to an exciting transformational culture. This location is opening a state-of-the-art cardiac center that includes cath lab, electrophysiology and advanced cardiac care.

To realize this bold vision, the hospital needs high potential achievers with the skills and determination to take cardiac care to new heights. It’s part of our culture to offer training and learning resources unlike anywhere else, from our simulation center to the opportunity to train at world-class facilities to an award-winning corporate university and the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine.

Regardless of which hospital, the future is the same. Northwell Health cardiac nurses get the opportunity to transform the future of cardiac care in an exceptional location. The area offers close proximity to all of the excitement and activities of New York City, yet with a style all its own that makes it seem a world away. There are inviting vineyards and wineries, unique boutiques and shops, wonderful bistros and restaurants, peaceful and nostalgic farms and much more. In less than an hour, you can find yourself at the beach, the Hamptons, Fire Island or any number of other great destinations. On top of all that, it’s just a short trip to the endless activities and excitement of Manhattan.

If you’re looking for a great cardiac nursing career, now’s the time to get started. Join one of our upcoming hiring events:

  • March 23rd, 2017
  • March 29th, 2017
    • Location: Roslyn, NY, Delicacies Gourmet
    • Time: 3pm-7pm
  • April 4th, 2017
  • April 28th, 2017
    • Location: Hyatt Regency Long Island
    • Time: 10am – 12pm

 Register to attend our events today. 

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Why Northwell Health: Volume I

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Why Northwell: Volume I

The place to go to accomplish your goals

In 2016 Laura Iacono, the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (NSCU) Nurse Manager at North Shore University Hospital, helped the hospital obtain the prestigious Silver Beacon Award. Her passion for staff development, professionalism and empowerment has resulted in the NSCU’s achievement of 60% advanced certification by bedside nurses and 70% Clinical Ladder Nurses. The NSCU is a leader in quality metrics, with a 66% reduction in CAUTI, 100% reduction in CLABSI, 75% reduction in pressure ulcers and a 25% reduction in falls in 2015. Iacono was also the recipient of the Nurse Leader Excellence Award at North Shore University Hospital and the Nurse.com GEM Northeast Reginal Winner for Nursing Leadership.

“This is not an award for my accomplishments, but an award that tells the story of a team committed to excellence every day with every patient,” said Iacono when she received the GEM award. She pointed to North Shore University Hospital’s neurosurgical ICU unit winning the AACN Silver Beacon Award for Excellence and the process she and fellow nurses pursued as her proudest moments.

“Now they [the nurses] know the strength of the team is so much stronger than the individual,” Iacono said.  She said the Beacon award confirmed her ability to encourage and empower her staff – and the staff in turn showed a positive attitude on the unit, even under difficult circumstances.

The decision to stick with what she knew best and what she enjoyed most—neuroscience nursing—has been instrumental in her practice. “It excites me, it drives me and inspires me every day,” she said.

Iacono offered some words of wisdom to new nurses: “Always ask questions of senior nurses, nurse leaders, physicians and NPs. You will not learn everything if you only rely on your bedside care to gain knowledge.”

With 30 years of neuroscience nursing behind her, Iacono recalled how strongly she felt about the specialty when she began her first position on a neuroscience unit, “I felt I was the luckiest nurse in the hospital.”

An early mentor, Beth Honan, was the educator who passed on to Iacono a depth of knowledge and later met with her and other nurses weekly in preparation for the neuroscience certification exam. “I would watch her talk to physicians about patients and see how the physicians respected her knowledge and judgment, and I knew I wanted to be just like her,” Iacono said of Honan.

Iacono offered some more practical advice: “If a manager, leader or mentor asks you to do something beyond your comfort zone or even outside of your area of interest, say ‘Thank you for the opportunity,’ then take that opportunity and work with it to the end. They may see something in you that you do not see in yourself. You will be surprised at what you can do.”

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Her critical role in decreasing patient infections

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My critical role in decreasing patient infections

Written by: Sherley John

I knew I wanted to join Northwell Health because the entire system strives to improve our communities through education, conduction of research and providing quality healthcare. I chose North Shore University Hospital primarily because it is a teaching hospital and offered the William Randolph Hearst Critical Care Fellowship. I already knew I wanted to be a critical care nurse when I graduated and this unique fellowship that was offered was just the beginning of my journey. When I began my fellowship 10 years ago, it was broken down into three phases which included patient simulation experiences, didactic learning sessions and direct patient care assignments. The various phases provided the required tools and prepared me to be an effective Neurosurgical ICU nurse. Now, I  have the privilege of being a preceptor for the new fellows and thoroughly enjoy the experience.

After my fellowship ended, I received an RN position within the same department, Nerosurgical ICU (NSCU), and each day brings a new experience. Being at the bedside and advocating for my patients at a crucial time during their recovery is what drives me. The NSCU team is exceptional and I consider them my family. Over the years I have served in various capacities such as the co-chair for the Collaborative Care Council, Beacon committee member, peer interview panel member, and participate in various performance improvement projects such as Quiet time and serve as the CAUTI champion.  I am currently enrolled in the first Manhasset cohort for a Masters in Leadership program, which is a great opportunity provided by the health system.

I knew I wanted to continue to do great things for this health system and when a Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) problem arose in 2011 I was able to make a real difference in decreasing the percentage of patients that acquired an infection. The team that I was on developed an evidence-based CAUTI bundle that consisted of insertion and maintenance of indwelling urinary catheters (IUC), early catheter removal with development of a straight catheterization protocol and focused collaboration between nurses and physicians to review catheter necessity during patient rounds. Initially focus was on urine backflow prevention, creating criteria for when to obtain urine cultures and developing a protocol for straight catheterization based on bladder ultrasound results. Once we had our goals and a plan in place we began implementation from the years 2012 to 2014. In 2012 a 19% reduction in CAUTI was achieved. In September 2013, four NSCU nurses including myself were accepted into the AACN CSI Academy with CAUTI reduction as our leadership project and in 2014, the four CAUTI Champions hosted a week of CAUTI prevention. We created and distributed unit based t-shirts with the acronym NSCU (Nurses Stopping Catheter Usage), performed peer skills validation on perineal and IUC care and further revised the protocols for straight catheterization and bladder scanning. In 2014, CAUTIs were reduced by 24%, the number of device days were reduced by 31% and this outcome resulted in a, $112.000 saving. Various practices initiated on our unit were then presented at the hospital wide CAUTI carnival. This brought about a change in the culture of our unit and we have presented the results at various hospital sessions and conferences nationwide.  We continue to focus on sustainability and have noticed a significant decrease in all other Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI).

Working for this health system has provided me with all of the opportunities I could hope for in a nursing career – from fellowship training to becoming a mentor, complex cases, educational aid, and leadership opportunities – I wouldn’t want to have established my career anywhere else. All this was possible because of the commitment and dedication of the NSCU team. I would like to thank my manger, Laura Iacono, for her encouragement and guidance as well as, Tara Laumenede, our director. My gratitude to my AACN CSI mentors Marian Altman and Debbie Brinker who provided the necessary tools for the success of our project. A special thank you to my coach, Launette Woolforde, who was instrumental in the success of the CAUTI initiative and our CNO, Kerri Scanlon, who is an inspiration.

Picture: From left to right, Sherley is the second women on the left. 

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Q&A with Advanced Practice Nursing Corporate Director, Carol Patrick

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Q&A with Advanced Practice Nursing Corporate Director, Carol Patrick

Q: How long have you worked for Northwell Health?

A: I  have been with Northwell Health via Huntington Hospital since 1981 (35 years), in a variety of capacities, beginning as a Registered Nurse, then working my way up to a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Critical Care, Critical Care Director, Electrophysiology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Three years ago, I became the Corporate Director for Advanced Practice Nurses at Northwell Health, and since have been balancing that role as well as allocating a portion of my time as an Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner.

Q: What does the Nurse Practitioners Council do for our NP’s within the system? 

A: Our System NP Director’s Council meets monthly for 2 hours, provides an avenue for advocacy and communication from all of the systems Nurse Practitioners to our leadership. Maximizing the ability of the NP’s to practice to the top of their licensure is the vision and goal of our leaders. The Mission of the System NP Director’s Council is to be the voice of the advanced practice professional, while promoting the highest standards of evidence based, patient centered, quality care. Supporting and promoting excellence in leadership and professional growth within the advanced practice profession is also one of our main priorities.

Q: Can you talk about the opportunities for NP’s throughout our health system?

A: There are multiple opportunities in innovative work environments for the Advanced Practice Nurses at Northwell Health in both the inpatient and outpatient settings – ranging from e-ICU, telestroke, telepsychiatry, to robotic surgery and our newly growing LVAD impantation HF program, liver transplant program, the outpatient Housecalls and Care Solutions team. The opportunities for advanced practice Nurses here are endless – one can create their own vision, construct a viable business plan and strategy, and their dream can come true. Innovative care models are popping up everywhere – advanced illness programs, palliative/ hospice care, acute stepdown units, outpatient clinics/ programs, perioperative NP oversight, which are all NP managed and run. Assessing metrics such as length of stay, infection rates, skin ulcers, CAUTI, VTE occurrences, patient/ family satisfaction, and team communication are amongst the measurements where we shine.

Q: What role do NP’s play here at our hospitals and facilities?

A: The role of NP’s here is directed North – leading the way in independent and innovative practice and patient centered care. Our NP’s serve as advocates for our patients and families, conduits for change and strong collaboration and communication amongst physicians and other health care providers, engaging referrals whenever needed to optimize patient outcomes, and safe efficient transitions throughout the health care continuum.

Q: Why is Northwell special? 

A: Our Nurse Practitioner’s are the voice of the patient and families – listening, assessing, prescribing, referring, optimizing, performing, and embracing technological advances in care for the prime focus of utilizing time management and efficiency for what matters most, the patient! Northwell is special because our leadership and supportive administration enables EVERY advanced practice nurse to have a voice. They listen to the staff, and have teams of individuals who evaluate Employee Engagement results, working on plans for success and targeting those areas of deficiencies to improve both employee and patient satisfaction. The wealth of educational and participative opportunities abounds – all one needs to do is have an idea and implement it. We at Northwell provide every advanced practitioner with a professional identity and ongoing professional development that makes us the employer of choice.  Interprofessional quality, safety, and the optimal patient experience is a core tenant for our staff to achieve.  Our goal is to foster a singular vision for the health system with the ultimate goal of creating a pathway for every Advanced Clinical Provider to work to the top of their license, and have a voice!

Q: What would you like to say to our NP employees during recognition week?

A: I would like to say THANK YOU for your engagement, enthusiasm, support, and true commitment to high quality, safe, patient centered care. Our time in advanced practice is now – we need to create our destiny in impacting health care, or someone else will do it for us. Get involved with your professional associations, legislative updates, and have a voice in effecting positive change for our providers and patients. The future holds promise and ongoing growth for our significant role in advancing advanced practice nursing. As we celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week, look at how far we have come, but most importantly – look North – to where we are leading the way in health care transformation.

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Meet our Vice President of Nursing Education

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Meet our Vice President of Nursing Education 

Written by: Launette Woolforde, Vice President for Nursing Education and Professional Development, Northwell Health 

Working within the Nursing Education field for many years I fully recognize and embrace that nursing, and nursing professional development, requires a commitment to lifelong learning. To be a nursing professional development specialist means to commit to lifelong learning – your own, and that of those around you. That commitment is so highly reflected in the caliber of nurses and nurse educators here at Northwell Health. Nurse educators are a cornerstone for organizations because they are key people who transform the organizations vision and goals into action. The tireless work that nurse educators do in developing staff at all levels, including the future generation, has an impact on patient care that, arguably, cannot be quantified. You cannot consider improvements in quality, professional practice, patient experience, achieving Magnet designation and more without considering the critical role that nursing education has played in these achievements. 

I’m proud to say that the Northwell Health culture is one that supports nursing professional development – we practice what we preach. I myself can attest to the support that I received from my organization in furthering my education.  Northwell Health provided full support for myself and approximately 75 other nurses who have either completed, or are in the process of completing, their DNP.  It’s an honor to be part of a visionary organization that is leading, and exceeding as the IOM Future of Nursing report recommends to increase the number of doctoral prepared nurses to 80% BSN by 2020.

Our nurse educators remain the driving force around our onsite academic courses which support our culture of academic progression. Nursing Education leads robust orientation programs and processes for over 2,000 nurses and some 1,500 new nursing support staff each year. Our nursing professional development excellence is reflected among our 16,000+ nurses whose professional certification rate and BSN rate at many of our facilities continue to exceed the mean of Magnet facilities. None of this could be achieved without our exceptional Nursing Education team – and what I’ve named is just a drop in the bucket.

I want to use this opportunity to say to colleagues, near and far, “thank you for celebrating with us.” And to Nursing Professional Development Specialists at Northwell Health and beyond – Happy National Nursing Professional Development Week 2016! 

About Launette Woolforde: 

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We are pleased to have Launette Woolforde as Vice President for Nursing Education and Professional Development for Northwell Health. In her 19 years in Nursing Education she has contributed to the development of countless nurses, and aspiring nurses, within and outside of our health system. She is an assistant professor at the Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine, a member of the Board of Governors at the National League for Nursing, board certified in Nursing Professional Development and a member of the New York Academy of Medicine.

 

Launette joined the health system over 11 years ago and has served in capacities including nurse educator, orientation coordinator, corporate director for nursing education, and senior administrative director for patient care services. Launette holds a BSN, MSN and post Master’s certificate in Nursing Education, and having earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Case Western Reserve University and a Doctor of Education (EdD) from Columbia University, Launette became the first nurse in the health system to have earned two doctoral degrees.