The Joseph F. Cullman, Jr. Institute for Patient Experience
Nursing Excellence: She “Lifts Up” Colleagues and Is Dedicated to Bedside Care
Sujin Kwon, RN, Mount Sinai Queens, recently received a STAR recognition from a colleague for her help during a challenging time caring for patients with COVID-19. Her colleague said, “I had the pleasure and honor of working with Ms. Kwon on two occasions, and she...
Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing Celebrates Commencement
The Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing celebrated 150 new graduates at its 120th Commencement in a joyous ceremony that spotlighted the critical role nurses play in supporting patients and improving health care. The ceremony was held Thursday, December 15, at...
Nursing Excellence: New Mom Praises Compassionate Care by Nurses at The Mount Sinai Hospital
Stephanie Zile and her husband were at The Mount Sinai Hospital in the Labor and Delivery Unit and were anxious. Their first child was born by a caesarean section, and it was a difficult experience. But this time around, two nurses, and other staff, made the journey a...
Nursing Excellence: Making a Difference for Patients and Colleagues
Nicole Reynoso, BSN, RN, is fairly new to Mount Sinai West, but has made a strong impression on patients and her colleagues. One of her patients recently wrote a letter of commendation to Kenneth Davis, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Mount Sinai Health System. “Nicole...
Celebration Week for Nurse Practitioners—Ever Rising to Meet the Needs of Patients
The Mount Sinai Health System celebrates nurse practitioners (NPs) during the week of Sunday, November 13, to Saturday, November 19—and recognizes their commitment toward furthering the mission and vision of the organization. “Nurse practitioners are a critical link...
Nurse Practitioner Applauded for His Skill, Compassion, and “Calm, Positive Energy”
Matthew Gayton, NP, is a nurse practitioner at the Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program. According to Silvia Chavez, RN, Associate Director of Nursing for Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors, Matthew is an outstanding and compassionate nurse practitioner who provides high...
Three Mount Sinai Nursing Leaders Inducted as Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing
Three Mount Sinai nurse leaders, including Chief Nurse Executive Beth Oliver, DNP, RN, FAAN, have been inducted as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) in the 2022 Class of Fellows, a significant milestone for the most accomplished nurse leaders in...
Nursing Excellence: Rehabilitation Nurse Looks Beyond Medication to All Aspects of Caring
Joseph Giralt, RN, BSN, has been a nurse at The Mount Sinai Hospital in the Brain Injury Unit of the Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance for four years. Nurse Manager Susan Brindisi, MSN, says Joe garners positive comments from patients on a regular...
Nursing Excellence: Realizing a Dream to Care for Young Patients
Ariana Blum, RN, an Emergency Department (ED) nurse at The Mount Sinai Hospital is about to realize her lifelong dream of working with children. After two years in the ED, and cross training to Pediatrics, she is transferring to the Pediatric ED. Ariana says that...