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Nursing at Memorial Sloan-Kettering
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Philosophy
At Memorial Sloan-Kettering, we believe that caring is the foundation and critical component of nursing practice. Caring is both an art and a science. Nursing care is deliverable, teachable, and researchable. Caring is accomplished with wisdom, knowledge, compassion and competence. Nurses are encouraged to pursue the highest professional standards and are supported throughout the process. Nurses work in an environment that encourages professional autonomy, decision-making, and expertise in caring for our patients.
Nurses at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center work in a collaborative relationship with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Nursing care and expertise is present throughout the cancer care continuum and in all oncology subspecialties.
The nursing environment includes:
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Collaborative Practice in a Disease Management Team System
Memorial Sloan-Kettering's patient care is provided by Disease Management Teams. A disease-management team focuses on each of the most common sites of cancer, such as breast, colorectal, and lung. Each team includes nurses, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and other healthcare specialists.
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Memorial Sloan-Kettering supports the dynamic and varied practices of Clinical Nurse Specialists and Nurse Practitioners.
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Center for Evidence-Based Practice and Research
An active practice council structure and Nursing Research Committee supports our evidence-based approach to insuring that we are providing the most up to date care for our patients.
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Elizabeth McCormick, RN, MSN Executive Director of Nursing |
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Clinical Administrative Structure
The Executive Director, Enid A. Haupt Chair of Nursing, is designated as the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Memorial Sloan-Kettering and is responsible for the quality of all nursing care. The CNO is a member of the Hospital's senior management team and is a voting member of the Medical Board. The professional nursing administrative structure is divided into clinical and support areas of nursing practice:
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Acute Care Nursing
Acute care nurses staff 11 inpatient units, a Pediatric Day Hospital, and an Urgent Care Center. Each of these patient-care units is represented at Acute Care Service leadership meetings. These acute care leadership meetings are a key communication tool for all services encompassed in the acute care area.
Mary Dowling, RN, MSN, OCN
Director of Nursing: Acute Care Nursing
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Ambulatory Nursing
Provides comprehensive ambulatory care services for adolescent, adult, and geriatric oncology patients. There are 4 councils that advise and coordinate clinical practice and professional development within the ambulatory nursing department.
Gay Bailey, MBA, RN, OCN
Director of Nursing: Ambulatory Services
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Perioperative Nursing
Provides comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures during the pre, intra, and post operative/procedural phases of care.
Michelle Burke, RN, MSA, CNOR
Director of Nursing: Perioperative Services
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Center for Evidence-Based Practice and Research
The Center for Evidence-Based Practice and Research provides Memorial Sloan-Kettering nurses opportunities to learn the evidence-based practice process and translate research into bedside practice, along with the prospect of developing their own research. Sets professional nursing practice standards.
Nancy Kline, RN, PhD, CPNP, FAAN
Director of Nursing: Evidence-Based Practice and Research
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Informatics and Quality Management
Ensures the delivery of safe, high quality patient care by developing and implementing Nursing Informatics, Quality Management, and Regulatory Affairs programs within the Department of Nursing. Oversees the development and integration of automated systems to support clinical practice and business functions of department.
Mary Ann Anderson RN, MSN, CNAA, BC
Director of Nursing: Informatics and Quality Management
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Professional Development and Education
Provides professional support and development opportunities for all nursing staff. Nursing education develops programs based on assessed learning need. These programs are available to the nursing staff from the time of their orientation through continuing education.
Josephine Nappi, RN, MA
Director of Nursing: Professional Development and Education
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Continuing Nursing and Hospital Regulatory Education
Continuing education is a process whereby individuals can build upon previously acquired knowledge and skills. These activities may take place within or outside of the institution. Continuing education events are used to influence clinical practice and patient care.
Alice Gianella, RN, MA
Director of Nursing: Continuing and Hospital Regulatory Education
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Nurse Practitioner Program
Nurse Practitioners actively participate in the delivery of patient care across the care continuum and within a continuously evolving care delivery system. We ensure that nurse practitioners' current practice standards are evidence-based and that their knowledge, skills, and competencies reflect current role expectations.
Dennis Graham, RNC, ANP, MSN
Nurse Practitioner Clinical Program Director
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