In other words, exactly how I would expect James nurses to respond to any challenge.
I am proud of how we put our patients first when facing this dilemma. We applied our nursing principles and professional practice model to ensure the continuing exemplary care of our oncology patients. We worked hand in hand with our nursing colleagues across the health system to ensure the necessary processes were in place to deal with any situation or challenge.
While this past year brought unprecedented challenges, it also brought great rewards. James Nursing has been selected to participate in the Magnet4Europe Initiative, and we received recognitions from Press Ganey, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, The Joint Commission, the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the Oncology Nursing Society.
Also, 93 of our staff members earned a bachelors’ degree or higher, 48 nurses and 15 PCRMs received clinical ladder promotions, and 33 advanced practice professionals participated in the clinical advancement program. I encourage you to take time to reflect on our many achievements and accolades of the past year.
I am not surprised by these accomplishments. I have never doubted our nursing standards nor our commitment to them. James nurses exemplify our mission, vision and values, and I am honored to lead such an outstanding group of professionals.
Kris M. Kipp, MSN, RN
Executive Director, Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute