Message from the Chief Nursing Officer
Welcome to Stanford Nursing,
As our care network expands, we continue to lead national and global healthcare through collaboration, innovation, compassion, and excellence.
Our nurses collectively drive outstanding patient outcomes and enhance community well-being across the continuum of care. From inpatient to ambulatory settings, Stanford Health Care (SHC) is where compassion meets science to heal, one patient at a time.
At the core of our mission are our strategic pillars: Our Care, Our Customer, Our People, and Our Performance. These principles guide us in improving health outcomes, patient experience, and team wellness while ensuring quality, safety, and equity in care.
Our greatest strength is our people. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are integral to everything we do.
Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare and making a lasting impact on our patients, community, and one another.
Warm Regards,
Dale E. Beatty, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FADNL, FAONL, FAAN, Caritas Coach®
Chief Nurse Executive & Senior Vice President - Patient Care Services
Stanford Medicine Health Care
What's New at Stanford Nursing
New Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
Congratulations to Dr. Dale E. Beatty, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, WCS Caritas Coach®, DR. Michelle Y. Williams, PhD, RN, and DR. Cassendra A Munro, PhD, RN, CNOR of Stanford Health Care for being selected as new Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN).
Stanford Medicine: News Center Four Stanford Medicine nursing leaders honored by American Academy of Nursing
FAAN is nursing’s highest academic and leadership honor, with approximately 3,000 Nursing Fellows in the world out of 4.2 million nurses in the USA and 27 million nurses globally.
This prestigious induction by the American Academy of Nursing recognizes the extraordinary contributions to improving health through generating, synthesizing, and disseminating nursing knowledge, representing today’s thought leaders and the diversity of our profession’s policy leaders, practitioners, educators, and innovators.
Stanford Nursing’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
At Stanford Medicine, we are committed to recognizing and celebrating the diversity within our nursing workforce. This diversity is crucial for fostering a culture of belonging for both our patients and employees and for enhancing the quality of care we provide.
In support of this commitment, the Office of the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE), through the Nursing Excellence Department, is proudly sponsoring initial memberships for the following professional organizations:
- Stanford Medicine Black Nurses Association (SMBNA)
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)
- Philippine Nurses Association of Northern California - SHC Subchapter (PNANC-Stanford )
- Bay Area Indian Nurses Association (BAINA)
This initiative is a key part of our broader efforts to promote diversity, inclusion, and health equity, aligning with the National Academy of Medicine’s Future of Nursing 2020-2030 and our strategic priorities.
We are honored to recognize Stanford’s pioneering role in establishing professional organizations that are crucial for cultivating diverse nursing communities and ensuring that our workforce reflects and meets the needs of our varied patient population.
Please join us in acknowledging Stanford’s esteemed nursing leaders who are the founding presidents of SMBNA, PNANC-Stanford, and BAINA—Michelle Y. Williams, PhD, RN, FADLN, FAAN; Elisa Nguyen, DNP, RN, CMSRN; and Fatima Arastu, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CNEN, Caritas Coach®, respectively.
Their leadership exemplifies our collective commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) at Stanford Medicine and beyond.
This initiative reaffirms our dedication to promoting DEIB and enhancing the care we provide to our patients, our community, and each other.
2023 Annual Report
Stanford Nursing celebrates the remarkable achievements of 2023, marked by significant strides in patient care, continuous learning, and innovation.
Initiatives like the S.C.I.E.N.C.E. fellowship, Epic Optimization Champions, and the Humanistic Care Certificate empowered nurses to lead, while their mentorship and community involvement highlighted their commitment to well-being.
Structural empowerment remained a priority, with Shared Leadership Councils amplifying nurses' voices and expanding services like the 24/7 Vascular Access Team.
The integration of Watson’s Caring Science and Evidence-Based Practice reinforced a focus on excellence.
Stanford Nursing remains dedicated to education, research, and innovation, continuing its leadership in healthcare.
Showcasing the latest in SHC Professional Excellence
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Leadership
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PPM
The SHC Professional Practice Model (PPM) illustrates how nurses support the organization's mission, vision, and national professional standards of nursing practice. Symbolizing our patient-centered beliefs and values, the PPM exemplifies nurse autonomy over clinical practice and the practice environment, depicting effective communication between interprofessionals to result in high-quality patient care.
Magnet
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Model provides a framework for clinical, operational, and leadership practice, serving as a roadmap for Stanford Nursing's ongoing pursuit toward nursing excellence.
Learn more about SHC's exciting Magnet Journey toward a 5th redesignation in 2025!
Public Notice of Scheduled Site Visit by ANCC Magnet Recognition Program Appraisers »
Watson Caring Science Institute
Since 2007, Stanford Health Care (SHC) has integrated Jean Watson's transformative Caring Science theory, which emphasizes human caring and love.
This approach fosters intentionality and authentic presence among nurses, enhancing relationships through ethical, human-centered care. Central to this philosophy are the Ten Caritas Processes®, which guide nursing practice across administrative, operational, and clinical domains.
SHC has strategically woven Caring Science into its education, leadership, and research initiatives, creating a culture of caring that aligns with its mission.
This integration continues to expand into mentorship, leadership development, and professional recognition programs, including the DAISY Award and shared governance. Initiatives like the Caritas Humanistic Care Certificate and the Caritas Coach Education Program empower nurses at all levels to embody Caring Science principles in their practice.
As a Watson Caring Science Institute affiliate with distinction, SHC persists in intensifying its commitment to enhancing patient experiences and promoting community well-being by cultivating a caring environment for self and others.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
EMPLOYEE RESOURCES
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Why Stanford Nursing?
Stanford Nurses are recognized as bold leaders, compassionate healers, educators, and mentors, providing the highest standards of excellence in care while generating long-term impressions that continue to set SHC apart as the best place to work and thrive.
Stanford Nursing offers a wide array of career advancement opportunities, access to the latest technologies and health care innovations, and boasts a workplace culture that encourages personal growth and work-life balance, while honoring its commitment to delivering evidence-based and patient-centered care.
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