A Rush nurse is empowered to solve problems and find better ways to get things done. From reducing nursing turnover rates in the NICU to extending the care continuum to patients’ homes, Rush nurses find ways to provide improved patient care while also taking care of each other.
A Rush nurse sees opportunities for improvement wherever challenges exist. Examples in FY19 include a sustained decline in pressure injuries, improved patient satisfaction regarding delays, and increased effectiveness of ambulatory nurse triage calls, as well as intensive training prior to the reopening of the psychiatric units.
A Rush nurse is innovative and excited for the opportunity to take nursing practice to the next level, from transforming ED operations to preparing to become the first hospital in Illinois to utilize cerebral microdialysis. Nurse-led projects evaluated equipment, nursing care models, exercise and cancer-related fatigue, and the effects of mindfulness on nurses’ stress levels.
A Rush nurse seeks to learn, to research, to acquire skills, to share. All with the goal of improving patient care and advancing nursing practice. Whether carrying out their nursing duties in an exemplary way, speaking at a conference, co-authoring a research paper, or presenting a poster, Rush nurses excel. This report recognizes and celebrates their achievements.