"NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center has received national recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, the highest and most prestigious distinction that a healthcare organization can earn for nursing excellence and innovation. The credential is considered the gold standard for nursing, and comprises a select group of 8% of hospitals in the United States.
“We are thrilled to receive this prestigious recognition and deeply proud of our incredible team of nursing professionals at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center for the world-class care they provide to our patients,” said Dr. Katherine L. Heilpern, senior vice president and chief operating officer of NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. “Achieving Magnet recognition is not only a testament to our strength in nursing excellence, but to the collaborative efforts of the entire interdisciplinary team who strive each day to deliver an exceptional patient experience.”
The Magnet Recognition Program is the ultimate credential for high-quality nursing. It recognizes healthcare organizations whose nursing teams consistently deliver superior patient care with the highest levels of professionalism and innovation. In addition to Magnet status, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center received five exemplars for excellence. "
For more information on our program, please click here: https://www.nyp.org/news/NYP-WCMC-Achieves-Magnet-Recognition-2019?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social_post
RHODA REDULLA, DNP, RN-BC
Magnet Program Director
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Center for Professional Nursing Practice
T: 212-746-4094
Twitter: @RhodaRedulla
Instagram: @nurserred
Magnet® journey video created by Sam Martinez, RN and Kamille Garchitorena, RN (N2/N8 Hemodialysis Clinical nurses)