The Clinical Center Nursing Department's Wellness, Recognition and Retention Committee has chosen the theme "Courage to Soar" for the 2025 Nurses Week which is being celebrated May 5-12, 2025, at the CC.
While this is the theme for Nurses Week, it is fitting for all who work at the Clinical Center. Every day we strive for excellence in our clinical care, research activities, customer service, and the creation of a positive practice environment.
We have the conviction to try new things and take risks to improve our practice and the services we provide. Our Courage to Soar was manifested in achieving Magnet with DistinctionTM designation on our first try!
This achievement demonstrates to the world that the Clinical Center excels in patient safety and quality outcomes and interprofessional collaboration.
Our nurses are integral to the success of the Clinical Center's mission and the Magnet with DistinctionTM accreditation. They practice in the overall specialty of Clinical Research Nursing. This means they not only have to be clinically proficient to expert, but they must be knowledgeable of the research protocols in which their patients participate.
Clinical Research Nurses are dedicated professionals who work in a variety of clinical specialties in addition to clinical research. Many of our nurses hold board certification in their specialty which demonstrates their expertise and knowledge in that field.
Our Operating Room (OR) led by Myra Henley, MSN, RN, CSSM, CNOR, Nurse Manager, has held the designation of CNOR® Strong for the past 5 years. This means that greater than 50% of the OR nurses hold the CNOR certification which is their specialty.
This achievement was recognized by the Magnet appraisers in one of the 10 exemplars the Clinical Center received. This is one of many examples of excellence displayed by our Clinical Center nurses.
I am very proud to have the privilege to work at the Clinical Center and serve our patients, their loved ones, and our staff. I have been a nurse for some time and this career has provided many growth opportunities.
I have worked in many settings throughout my career. I chose to work in academic medical centers, in a Magnet hospital and, finally, in a Clinical Research Center. I stay at the Clinical Center because of our mission, the patients, and the fabulous people who work here.
I hope you have an enjoyable Nurses Week and do have the "Courage to Soar!"
- Dr. Barbara Jordan, Chief Nurse Officer, Clinical Center