National Recognition
UPMC nurses are recognized for their specialized knowledge, accomplishments, and dedication to the nursing profession. Their work is the backbone that supports our culture of excellence and often receives local and national recognition.
Each year, UPMC celebrates our nurses’ accomplishments in the Nursing Annual Report. Our current report recognizes our nurses who received awards and accolades during calendar year 2009-2010.
This year, our nurses continue be honored for their exceptional work.
Highlights
UPMC St. Margaret and UPMC Shadyside have achieved Magnet™ designation, the highest national recognition for nursing excellence and leadership, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This designation, received by less than 6 percent of hospitals nationwide, is evidence that these hospitals demonstrate commitment to excellence in every aspect of nursing care and leadership.
Pamela Donovan, RN, MSN, director of Inpatient Nursing at UPMC St. Margaret, was recognized by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE). Her poster presentation, “Using an Electronic Health Record to Address Findings of Post Resuscitation Committee in a Community Hospital,” was awarded first place at the AONE conference, in April 2008, in Seattle.