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Montefiore Medical Group Introduces Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program

Montefiore Medical Group Introduces Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program

In a groundbreaking move, Montefiore Medical Group (MMG) has unveiled a unique a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Fellowship in Primary Care , distinguishing itself as a pioneer in New York State. This program, made possible through an alliance with the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), aims to equip both new and practicing NPs with practical experience and training under the guidance of experienced NP mentors, physicians, and healthcare professionals. By immersing participants in direct patient care and clinical settings, this fellowship serves as a crucial initiative to address provider shortages and enhance the quality of patient care in the region.

Kathryn Tanner, FNP, Director of the Nurse Practitioner Fellowship in Primary Care at Montefiore Medical Group, emphasized the importance of this program in preparing NPs for success in delivering primary care services. The initiative not only invests in the professional development of NPs but also contributes to the overall well-being of the Bronx community.

With an increasing demand for primary care providers, NPs are assuming a pivotal role in healthcare delivery. Recognizing this trend, Montefiore’s NP Fellowship program seeks to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare landscape by providing comprehensive training and hands-on experience to aspiring NPs. The program’s curriculum covers a wide range of specialties, including behavioral health, pediatrics, diabetes management, geriatrics, and urgent care, ensuring that participating NPs are well-prepared to address diverse healthcare challenges.

The inaugural cohort of the Montefiore NP Fellowship commenced on September 9, marking the beginning of a year-long journey that will culminate in NPs contributing expert care within MMG facilities for at least two years. This commitment to nurturing and retaining top-tier healthcare professionals underscores Montefiore’s dedication to serving its patients and community with excellence.

For additional details about Montefiore’s NP Fellowship program, please visit: https://montefioreeinstein.org/patient-care/services/primary-care/nurse-practitioner-fellowship-program.

NYU Langone Achieves Fifth Consecutive Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence

NYU Langone Achieves Fifth Consecutive Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence

NYU Langone has once again been distinguished by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) with Magnet recognition for the fifth consecutive time, a rare and esteemed accolade. This recognition underscores the exceptional nursing care provided at NYU Langone’s Manhattan hospitals and key ambulatory sites in the city, setting it apart from its peers.

Among the facilities included in this Magnet designation are Tisch Hospital, Kimmel Pavilion, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, and various ambulatory care locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn, including the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, the 38th Street Ambulatory Care Center, the NYU Langone Orthopedic Center, and the Joseph S. & Diane H. Steinberg Ambulatory Care Center—Cobble Hill Emergency Department and perioperative services, among others. This recognition underscores NYU Langone’s commitment to delivering top-quality patient care and professional development.

Debra Albert, Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services, commended the nurses for their dedication and hard work in providing exceptional and compassionate patient care. The exemplary work of NYU Langone’s nurses was acknowledged in various areas, such as advocacy for patient care resources, high rates of professional certifications and advanced degrees, and outstanding clinical quality outcomes.

In addition to recognizing nursing excellence, the Magnet appraisers praised NYU Langone’s recruitment and retention efforts, noting the success of the Nurse Residency Program in developing nurse leaders and the hospital’s low turnover and vacancy rates.

Maintaining Magnet status requires hospitals to consistently meet rigorous standards and demonstrate sustained superiority in nursing care. NYU Langone’s continued dedication to achieving this recognition reaffirms its commitment to delivering the highest level of nursing care and attracting top talent in the nursing field.

Mount Sinai South Nassau Nurse Eileen Mahler Honored for Illustrious 45-Year Nursing Career

Mount Sinai South Nassau Nurse Eileen Mahler Honored for Illustrious 45-Year Nursing Career

Eileen Mahler, PhD, RNC-OB, NE-BC, a resident of Oceanside, NY, was honored for her 45 years of service as a nurse at Mount Sinai South Nassau with a surprise retirement celebration. Hundreds of hospital staff attended the event, and Mahler was given a chauffeured ride home in a BMW convertible escorted by the Oceanside Fire Department Fire Engine.

Daily Nurse has named Eileen Mahler Nurse of the Week for her illustrious 45-year nursing career and lifetime dedication to the nursing profession.

Mahler began her nursing career in 1979 at South Nassau Communities Hospital (now Mount Sinai South Nassau), where she served on the Maternity Unit. She worked at the hospital for the entirety of her nursing career. She steadily rose through the ranks of nursing leadership, concluding her career as Director of Nursing Education: Professional Development, Practice and Research. Mahler assisted the hospital through numerous challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic; the conversion from hand-written patient medical records, patient triage and admissions; pharmacy orders; inpatient census; and discharge orders to Electronic Medical Records; automated patient triage; admissions and inpatient census; computerized pharmacy order entry; and electronic discharge orders.

As the Director of Nursing Education, Mahler played a pivotal role in the hospital’s journey to earning the prestigious American Nurses Credentialing Center Nurse Magnet designation and re-designation for three consecutive four-year terms, starting in 2014. Her certifications by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in nursing professional development and as a nurse executive are a testament to her expertise and dedication to the profession. Notably, she pursued her PhD while working as a nurse, demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Dr. Mahler’s exceptional contributions to the nursing profession have been acknowledged with several prestigious awards, including the Town of Hempstead’s Pathfinder Award and the DAISY Foundation Lifetime Achievement and Leadership awards. The DAISY Foundation’s recognition is a testament to her impact throughout her career, inspiring others in the nursing profession.

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Adelphi Nursing Program Receives Maximum Accreditation

Adelphi Nursing Program Receives Maximum Accreditation

Adelphi University’s College of Nursing and Public Health’s nursing program has been granted accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education’s (CCNE) Board of Commissioners. Adelphi’s undergraduate and graduate nursing programs met all four CCNE accreditation standards and are accredited for ten years through December 2033.

The prestigious accreditation follows a comprehensive self-study and review by a peer-review team of CCNE examiners, then a review by the commission. The 10-year accreditation is the maximum awarded to a nursing program.

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Undergraduate Nursing Program – jumping an unprecedented 19 spots in a single year in the 2024 rankings – Adelphi is also ranked a Best Grad School for Nursing by U.S. News.

“We are thrilled to have received the maximum accreditation by CCNE for our nursing programs,” said Deborah Hunt, PhD, RN, dean of Adelphi’s College of Nursing and Public Health. “The Commission’s approval is a testament to the quality and strength of our faculty and staff, who play such a vital role in our innovative and highly ranked nursing programs. The CCNE accreditation team was professional and supportive throughout the visit.”

The accredited programs include:

Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing

Adelphi’s hands-on BS in nursing is designed to prepare students for rewarding, critical roles in the expanding healthcare field, promoting wellness throughout their lives. Graduates go on to work in hospitals and healthcare facilities, in various community-based settings and can practice in any number of specialty areas. In addition to the traditional program, Adelphi also offers an Accelerated Nursing Program,  which gives students the chance to achieve a BS in Nursing in just 14 months.

Master’s Degree in Nursing (online)

Ranked one of New York’s top online nursing graduate programs, this flexible, online degree program prepares students for much-needed nurse training and education roles. Students in the program will build skills in instruction, performance evaluation, and the implementation of innovative approaches to nursing education. Graduates go on to work in higher education, educating nurses in clinics and hospitals, taking on a clinical supervisor role in healthcare settings, or working as a consultant for teaching institutions.

Adelphi also offers other nursing-related MS degrees, including the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program (online and in-person) and the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program (hybrid).

Post-graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) programs

This advanced nursing practice post-master’s certificate entails an in-depth study of adult-health nursing. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills while exploring the issues and forces within the healthcare delivery system that affect the roles of the advanced practice nurse.

Post-graduate Mental Health Nursing Practitioner

This post-master’s advanced practice concentration entails an in-depth study of psychiatric-mental health nursing across the lifespan. Designed for students who are already licensed NPs in another specialty, the curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge and practice skills to prepare nurses at the graduate level for the care of psychiatric-mental health clients, individuals, families, and communities.

“We appreciate the support of President Riordan and Provost Storm and the entire Adelphi University community, including our CNPH faculty, staff, students, alums, administrators, advisory board, and clinical partners who helped to make this visit so successful,” said Hunt. “I would also like to recognize the leadership of the Steering Committee chairs, Vera Bender, Professor and PhD in Nursing Program Director, Dr. Patricia Donohue-Porter, and Associate Dean, Dr. Mary Hickey, who guided the process. This was truly a collaborative effort.”

Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing Appoints Dr. Glassman as New Dean

Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing Appoints Dr. Glassman as New Dean

Kimberly Glassman, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAONL, FAAN, has been appointed as the new Dean of the Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing (PSON) and Vice President for Nursing Academic Affairs of the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City.

“I am delighted to join the expert faculty, administrators, staff, and students at PSON,” says Dr. Glassman. “The unique, integrated relationship between PSON and the Mount Sinai Health System supports our nursing students with combined classroom and clinical experiences, providing a rich foundation for their entry into clinical practice and their nursing career.”

Dr. Glassman has been an outstanding leader in higher education administration and health care throughout her career at New York University (NYU) Rory Meyers College of Nursing. Her roles there included clinical professor, Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Associate Dean of Partnership Innovation, Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services, and Chief Nursing Officer of NYU Langone Medical Center.

“We are honored and excited to welcome Dr. Glassman to our leadership team. Her strategic vision will propel our academic programs, grow our future cohorts, and provide our nursing students with an excellent foundation that prepares them for a rewarding nursing career,” says Beth Oliver, DNP, RN, FAAN, Chief Nurse Executive and Senior Vice President, Cardiac Services, Mount Sinai Health System.

“I look forward to working with her closely to continue the momentum at the School,” says Dr. Oliver. “We have invested in infrastructure and programs with innovative classrooms and simulation programs in upper Manhattan with close proximity to The Mount Sinai Hospital and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and have created partnerships with our Harlem community to create bridge programs for youth with interest in nursing careers. These efforts will grow a robust pipeline of nurses and nursing leaders who are mission-driven in bettering the health of all people and all communities.”

Dr. Glassman will create a dynamic and strategic road map for the school’s future, including:

-identifying new areas of growth and innovation

-establishing PSON as a leader in nursing education in New York City

-developing a regional model for addressing the critical shortage of front-line nurses

-identifying new avenues for attracting, retaining, and developing outstanding faculty

-providing fiscal solid management of PSON

-building solid relationships across the Mount Sinai Health System and community.

Additionally, Dr. Glassman looks to design and advance interprofessional education alongside health system nursing leadership and ideate strategies to ensure best practices for clinical rotations and retention of graduates.

NY’s Plaza College Nursing Degree Program Granted National Accreditation

NY’s Plaza College Nursing Degree Program Granted National Accreditation

On the heels of a study finding 100% of New York State hospitals reporting unmitigable nursing shortages, Queens-based Plaza College was awarded a prestigious national accreditation for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.

The Plaza College School of Nursing  received formal accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as one of the most rigorous programmatic accreditation programs in the U.S.

The CCNE accreditation process is the culmination of years of preparation, including developing a self-study report and a three-day site visit during which CCNE representatives meet with students, staff, and clinical partners to determine the program’s effectiveness at meeting all outlined standards.

“To achieve CCNE accreditation illustrates the remarkable quality of the programs at Plaza College. Our esteemed faculty and I are extremely proud of the level of attention and access to advanced resources our program provides our students. Coupled with the clinical rotations at our affiliate hospitals and healthcare centers, the nursing education experience at Plaza is top-notch,” says Dr. Abdur “Raheem” Nizar-Moses, PhD/MSN/RN, the program’s Chief Nurse Administrator and Dean of Nursing at Plaza College.

Each Plaza nursing program cohort is made up of 40 students enrolled every other semester. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards recognized its ethnically diverse student body at its 2021 ribbon-cutting ceremony as “a true representation of the borough, which is one of the most ethnically diverse urban areas in the world.”

On the second floor of the College’s Queens Boulevard campus, the unique Center for Healthcare Simulation includes an advanced suite of four training laboratories featuring innovative simulation technology that allows students to practice skills on medical manikins that mimic emergency room, labor and delivery, elder care, and other high-risk, patient-hospital care scenarios. The Plaza Nursing students use these skills to complement their studies with clinical rotations at specialized New York region healthcare hospital systems, including:

  • Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
  • Catholic Health
  • Flushing Hospital Medical
  • NYC Health + Hospitals Corporation
  • Mount Sinai Health System
  • NY Presbyterian
  • St. Mary’s Hospital for Children
  • Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
  • Little Neck Care Center

In April 2023, Plaza’s first nursing program cohort completed their program of study while achieving a 90% graduation rate and National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) pass rates of 84.62% first-time and 100% overall. Completion of an approved program and passing scores on the NCLEX are required to become a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.

Dire National-State Nursing Shortage

An analysis published last year in the Journal Health Affairs found that the number of registered nurses in the U.S. fell by 115,220 from 2020 to 2021, the most significant decline in 40 years.

In New York, this has led to dire consequences for hospitals as, according to The Healthcare Association of New York State, 100 percent of hospitals responding to a survey said they had nursing shortages they were unable to fill.

“The number of openings for Registered Nurses – and many other related healthcare positions – in our area is truly concerning, but our graduates are exceptionally equipped and eager to help fill the voids. We’re immensely proud of our graduates and the differences they’re already making in the community and workforce,” says Regina Pokidaylo, Director of Career Services at Plaza College.

Plaza’s other associate and baccalaureate-level healthcare-focused degree programs include Dental Hygiene, Medical Assisting, Health Information Technology, Healthcare Management, and Surgical Technology (Coming Fall 2024).