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Nursing
COVID-19: five nursing stories from the front lines
The world has changed, but the core of our nurses has not. Our daily lives have been upended, but our nurses stand up, show up and give patients the compassion and care they need and deserve. Read on to hear five stories from the frontlines. The World Health Organization (WHO) designated 2020 as the “Year of the…
Celebrating HCA Healthcare’s Certified Nurses
Certified Nurses Day occurs every March 19, celebrating the birthday of Dr. Margretta “Gretta” Madden Styles, RN, EdD, FAAN, a visionary nursing leader and scholar. At HCA Healthcare, it’s a day to recognize our nurses who have gone above and beyond to further their education to improve more lives. It is a privilege to honor…
COVID-19 preparedness is key: keeping patients, colleagues and visitors safe
Jane Englebright, senior vice president and chief nurse executive for HCA Healthcare, sheds light on coronavirus (COVID-19) preparedness efforts. COVID-19, or the coronavirus, continues to make news around the world, and hospitals across the country have been preparing for several weeks. For HCA Healthcare, preparing for coronavirus means protecting and supporting our nurses and other…
Celebrating Nursing Excellence: HCA Healthcare’s Unit of Distinction Awards Announced
Nursing is the cornerstone of patient care and the differentiator for HCA Healthcare. Our nurses are on the front line to give voice and advocate for the needs of our patients. And, today, we were honored to recognize nursing units who are raising the bar for the nursing profession at the 5th Annual HCA Healthcare…
HCA Healthcare nurse saves father’s life with CPR
Nurses are hailed as heroes to many, but to Gene Foussadier, his guardian angel is his daughter. When Gene suddenly went into cardiac arrest at home, Ashley Foussadier – who doubles as his daughter and a surgical trauma nurse – quickly sprang into action to save his life. Read more about Ashley’s off-duty exemplary actions…
New study: HCA Healthcare gains insight into Millennial and Gen Z nurses
HCA Healthcare, one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States, releases findings from a new nursing study conducted on what motivates the new generations entering the profession. Read on for more insight into Millennial and Generation Z nurses. Millennial and Gen Z nurses are rapidly making up a larger portion of the…