WINTER 2020
he World Health Organization designated 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife in honor of the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale ’ s birth , a fitting acknowledgment of the incredible dedication of nurses who continue to battle on the front lines of the pandemic . Investing in nursing , experts agree , is critical to the future of healthcare .
“ Nurses are the heroes who calmly look disease , discomfort and even death directly in the face and carry on with brave selflessness ,” says Janice Walker , DHA , RN , BSN , executive vice president and chief nursing officer of Baylor Scott & White Health . “ They are truly the front line for humanity ’ s health , and giving them the tools , training and support they need to do their jobs well not only allows them to pursue their passions , but also invests in the well-being of our communities as a whole .”
Nursing is the nation ’ s largest healthcare profession , with more than 3.8 million registered nurses nationwide , according to a 2017 survey . Baylor Scott & White ’ s more than 13,000 nurses practice in locations across hundreds of Texas communities . Whether it ’ s helping a patient follow a plan to manage diabetes or being part of the first successful uterine transplant program in the nation , Baylor Scott & White nurses are committed to pursuing excellence boldly and transforming nursing through leadership , advocacy ,
Inside this issue
System News 3 A New President for Hillcrest 5 Educating the Next
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Lorenzo ’ s Letter to Santa
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News , Projects & Campaigns 3 Here for You , Not for Profit 4 A Loving Legacy 6 It All Started with a Baby 8 Congratulations , Bobby ! 9 Make the Season Bright
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