The Joseph F. Cullman, Jr. Institute for Patient Experience
Marsha Sinanan-Vasishta Selected as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing
Marsha Sinanan-Vasishta, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPXP, FAAN, Chief Nursing Officer, Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West, has been selected as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing (AAN). She was recently inducted during a ceremony that took place at...
Spotlight on Nursing Research: Health Literacy and Heart Failure Readmission
The Center for Nursing Research and Innovation at Mount Sinai recently interviewed Tracy Bertiz, DNP, ACNP-BC, CHFN, Nurse Practitioner at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, about her quality improvement initiative, “Improvement of Nurses’ Ability in Addressing Low...
Mount Sinai Brooklyn Nurse Shares “Message in a Bottle” Keepsake With Bereaved Families
Joseph Krivoruk, BSN, CCRN, is a critical care nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mount Sinai Brooklyn. During his 10 years at the hospital, he has witnessed the death of patients in his care. He is often the first health care provider a deceased’s family...
The Power of Nursing in Health Care and Beyond
In celebration of National Nurses Month, Mount Sinai Nursing invited four nationally recognized nurse leaders to participate in a panel discussion titled “Making a Difference: The Power of Nursing in Health Care and Beyond.” Moderated by Chief Nurse Executive Beth...
Mount Sinai Sponsors Nurse/Technologist Symposium on Thursday, June 13
The 2024 Nurse/Technologist Symposium is a one-day educational event offering in-depth coverage of advances in diagnosing, treating, and improving outcomes for patients with heart disease. The Symposium will be held Thursday, June 13, at The Mount Sinai Hospital. The...
Mount Sinai-Union Square Nurse Saves Patient—All in a Day’s Work
Najma Jean, Front End Supervisor, Clinical Neurosciences at Mount Sinai-Union Square, was working in her office when she heard a strange sound in the adjoining waiting room, like someone gasping for air. She ran out, and her instincts proved correct: a patient was...
Removing Barriers to Care: A Talk With Marsha Sinanan-Vasishta, MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPXP, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West
“In challenge there exists possibility” might best describe the leadership pathway and management approach of Marsha Sinanan-Vasishta, MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPXP, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West. As a...
Nursing Research Day Highlights the Integral Role Nursing Plays in Advancing Knowledge and Practice
Nurses play an integral role in ensuring successful transitions across settings of care, stages of health, and seasons of life. Their essential contributions extend far beyond direct patient care, with nurse researchers and policy experts leading critical advances in...
Supporting Nurses: A Talk With Stacey A. Conklin, MSN, RN-BC, MHCDS, NE-BC, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Mount Sinai South Nassau
Each year, Gallup surveys the public opinion of various professions in terms of honesty and ethics. For 21 consecutive years, nurses have come out on top. Nurses are trusted because of their integrity, advocacy, empathy, and compassion. They do whatever it takes to...
