Message from the Chief Nursing Officer
Dear Colleagues,
As our Stanford network of care expands, we continue to lead at the national and global forefront of this new era in healthcare, developing transformational professional opportunities for nurses. Whether in the inpatient or ambulatory setting, our innovative nurses are driving excellent patient care outcomes and are positively impacting the lives of our patients and our community. There is no better place to serve than as a nurse at SHC, an environment where compassion embraces science to heal humanity, one patient at a time.
Warm Regards,
Dale Beatty, DNP, RN, NEA-BC

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A Tribute to SHC Nurses and Interprofessionals during COVID-19
To our colleagues and care teams, please take a moment to pause and listen to the messages of your family and friends. This is a tribute to all our nurses and interprofessional colleagues for your service to our patients and community during this unprecedented coronavirus pandemic. It is your professionalism, compassion, and dedication to exceptional healthcare during this challenging period that shines as a beacon of light during our time of need.
Showcasing the latest in SHC professional excellence
PPM
The SHC Professional Practice Model (PPM) illustrates how nurses support the organization's mission, vision, and national professional standards of nursing practice. Symbolizing our patient-centered beliefs and values, the PPM exemplifies nurse autonomy over clinical practice and the practice environment, depicting effective communication between interprofessionals to result in high-quality patient care.
Magnet
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Model provides a framework for clinical, operational, and leadership practice, serving as a roadmap for Stanford Nursing's ongoing pursuit toward nursing excellence.
Learn more about SHC's exciting Magnet Journey toward a 4th redesignation in 2020!
Public Notice of Scheduled Site Visit by ANCC Magnet Recognition Program Appraisers »
Caritas
Beginning in 2007, SHC embraced Jean Watson's transformative "Caring Science" theory of human caring and love. This intertwining of "Caring Science" with nursing practice translates into increased intentionality and a deepening of authentic presence; thereby renewing nurse relationships through universal, ethical, and person-centered care.
Celebrating Nurses: Year of the Nurse & Midwife 2020
In honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the World Health Organization (WHO) has designated 2020 as the “International Year of the Nurse and Midwife.” We recognize the critical role and outstanding contributions of nurses, and Stanford Health Care joins in the world in celebration all year long.
WHO is also leading the development of the first State of the World’s Nursing report, which will be launched in 2020, prior to the 73rd World Health Assembly.
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Why Stanford Nursing?
Stanford Nurses are recognized as bold leaders, compassionate healers, educators, and mentors, providing the highest standards of excellence in care while generating long-term impressions that continue to set SHC apart as the best place to work and thrive. Stanford Nursing offers a wide array of career advancement opportunities, access to the latest technologies and health care innovations, and boasts a workplace culture that encourages personal growth and work-life balance, while honoring its commitment to delivering evidence-based and patient-centered care.