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In 2021, SVMC joined an elite community of only 28 hospitals worldwide
to receive a fifth designation from the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Magnet Recognition Program®.
Lauren Beck, RN, says the recognition is a direct reflection of the hospital’s
commitment to its nursing staff. “SVMC is one of those rare places that
encourages and fosters nurse involvement at every level. We have a place
at the table where our opinions are heard and can impact policy as well as
initiate nurse-driven projects.”
“ SVMC is one of
those rare places
that encourages
and fosters nurse
involvement at
every level.”
– LAUREN BECK, RN
Beck adds, “Facilities undergoing Magnet® redesignation must provide
evidence that their nursing teams have sustained and surpassed their
execution of Magnet® standards since the previous review. To have our
efforts recognized at an international level for a fifth time is both satisfying
and validating.”
Left: Lauren Beck, RN, BSN, SANE, WCC,
Medical/Surgical and Education Department
NURSING EXCELLENCE
Creating a culture of excellence
Katharine Green receives
national recognition
Tuition reimbursement and
sign-on bonuses
Katharine Green, BSN, RN, was one of only 20
nurse leaders from the across the country
to be named a Young Professional Voice by
the American Organization of Nurse Leaders
which recognized her exemplary leadership
and demonstrated innovation, influence, and
inclusion.
Recognizing that nurses are the backbone of care at SVHC,
the organization instituted a robust tuition reimbursement
initiative (up to $60,000) as well as sign-on bonuses for both
experienced and new graduates. While other institutions
experienced nursing staff losses, SVHC’s retention rate
remained strong.
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