by Dan Tipton | Sep 4, 2023 | Client Case Studies
Virtua Health had previously earned system-wide Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. But with changes in designation requirements, Virtua Health found that it would have to submit individually for redesignation for its three Magnet...
by Dan Tipton | Aug 24, 2023 | Nursing Excellence
Debate continues around mandated nurse staffing ratios and other legislation designed to address the nurse staffing crisis. Following is a review of some recently approved state bills and action: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 2697 in early August,...
by Dan Tipton | Aug 16, 2023 | Nursing Excellence
The journey to ANCC Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence® designation can feel all-consuming. There is data to compile and report, structures to build, processes to identify and improve—all occurring over a period of years. It’s hard work, but your reward is a vibrant...
by Dan Tipton | Jul 28, 2023 | Nursing Excellence
Nursing executives at Premier Health stepped in with what they believed would be an effective plan to help their nurse leaders, who were exhausted after working through the pandemic to deliver exceptional care to the patients of the southwest Ohio health system. “We...
by Dan Tipton | Jul 19, 2023 | Certifications & Accreditation, Healthcare Consulting, Nursing Excellence, Tipton Health News
The COVID-19 pandemic may be over but chief nursing officers (CNOs) continue to grapple with the aftermath. The turnover rate among registered nurses (RNs) continues to be high, estimated at more than 22% annually, and can cost hospitals millions of dollars every...
