The Nurse Residency Program at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s largest academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, has received Practice Transition Accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Nurse residency programs are gaining popularity around the country, but the HSS Nurse Residency Program has been around since 2008. HSS is a leader in the field with best practices for transitioning new nurses to the bedside while supporting professional development of nursing personnel. Nurses in the accredited transition program will learn the skills and professional behaviors necessary to deliver safe and high-quality care.
Jennifer A. O’Neill, DNP, APN, NEA-BC, senior vice president, Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer at HSS, tells prnewswire.com, ”ANCC accreditation assures our nurse residents that HSS offers an elevated transition program with a clear course of instruction and reliable evaluation methods. With ANCC Accreditation, our transitioning nurses gain the skills and confidence needed to perform effectively within a new practice setting.”
The ANCC’s Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP)™ is a voluntary review process that validates hospital residency programs that prepare registered nurses for new practice settings by teaching rigorous, evidence-based standards for quality and excellence. HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence from ANCC, and the first to be re-designated with this honor four consecutive times.
To learn more about how the Hospital for Special Surgery received accreditation for its Nurse Residency Program, visit here.
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