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20 NURSING SPOTLIGHT ambulatory centers, home health and hospice services, and health plans. You are the heart of Sentara, and your impact on the lives of our patients and families is nothing short of extraordinary. is year's American Nurses Association theme, "e Power of Nurses," truly captures who you are and what you bring to Sentara every day. Your dedication, skill and compassion are the driving force behind our progress and success as a team. Whether you're delivering exceptional care, advancing medical treatment, or leading innovative change through new technologies, your work makes a real difference. I deeply believe that nurses are the source of our best ideas! Your willingness to ask questions and push for better experiences and outcomes is one of your greatest strengths. Your leadership and insight matter, and I see it in action every day. At Sentara, we're proud to be at the forefront of nursing excellence. Our best practices and shared governance model are recognized across the industry. We're pushing boundaries with initiatives like our virtual registered nursing program and leveraging nursing informatics and artificial intelligence to support the way we work and provide care. Based on early feedback from nurses, we're already learning how virtual nursing can best support your workflows and patient care. We're already making real-time adjustments to better meet your needs and the needs of your patients. Every innovation we bring to life, every change we make, begins with you: your insights, your experience, your knowledge and your passion for providing the best care. Kathleen Sanford, DBA, RN. Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of CommonSpirit Health (Chicago): During this year's National Nurses Week, I want to express my sincere gratitude to every nurse at CommonSpirit Health and across the nation. ank you for choosing nursing and dedicating your lives to this incredible profession. Nursing is both a science and a calling — a calling to heal, comfort, advocate and care. You bridge science and humanity with compassion and expertise. ank you for your tireless dedication and your resilience. e world is a better place because of you. ank you. Jennifer Schmidt, MSN, RN. Chief Nursing Officer at Lakeview Hospital LCMC Health (Covington, La.): Happy Nurses Week! You all are the heartbeat of our healthcare family. Your dedication, compassion and hard work don't go unnoticed. ank you for everything you do to make our patients feel cared for and valued. We're lucky to have such a fantastic team. Enjoy your week — you've earned it! Bryan Sisk, DNP, RN. Chief Nursing Executive of Memorial Hermann Health System (Houston): To our more than 14,000 nurses across Memorial Hermann, each day, you show us what it means to lead with both heart and expertise. Whether you're advocating for patients, mentoring the next generation or advancing best practices, your impact is far reaching and deeply personal. is Nurses Week, I want to recognize not only your clinical excellence but also the humanity you bring to every shi, every patient, every family. You are oen the steady hand and calming voice in someone's hardest moment and that matters more than words can express. ank you for the strength, compassion and innovation you bring to your roles. Memorial Hermann is stronger because of you. Sylvain Trepanier, DNP, RN. Chief Nursing Officer for Providence (Renton, Wash.): Every day, I reflect on the amazing accomplishments of nurses and the profound impact they have on the lives of our patients and communities. Nursing is not just administering medication or monitoring vitals; it is also an emotional support system for those who are going through some of the worst days of their lives. In many cases, it's celebrating with our patients and families for overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Nursing care is physical, emotional and spiritual, and it takes a very special person to be the guiding light in a patient's journey to healing. ank you to Providence nurses, and to nurses all over the world, for being the healing presence that truly makes a difference. Happy Nurses Week to all who have sacrificed so much, cried with our patients, celebrated with our patients and moreover, have been the anchor of hope for so many. Barbara Vazquez, DNP, RN. Chief Nursing Officer at Christus Children's Hospital (San Antonio): I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for the incredible nursing profession and workforce at Christus Children's and to all the great nurses across the nation. Your unwavering dedication, compassion and expertise are the backbone of our healthcare system, and the impact you have on the lives of our patients and their families is immeasurable. Together, we embody the spirit of collaboration, resilience and commitment to excellence that defines our mission. Each member of our team plays a vital role in delivering outstanding care and making a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve. I am immensely proud to work alongside such talented and compassionate professionals. Your hard work and contributions are essential to our success as a healthcare institution. As we celebrate this special week, let us reflect on the remarkable journey of nursing and healthcare, honoring the dedication and sacrifices made daily to provide exemplary care. ank you for your commitment to the families who trust Christus Children's with their care. Your efforts create a nurturing and supportive environment that is vital to their healing journey, and each of you plays a unique part in fostering the compassionate culture that sets our hospital apart. Maureen White, RN. Chief Nurse Executive at Northwell Health (New Hyde Park, N.Y.): Every day, our 19,000 nurses change lives by providing direct patient care, leading teams or driving home the importance of community health. ey do this with great compassion and strength. ey are patient advocates, innovators and pillars of trust, all while handling complex care scenarios with an unwavering focus on our patients. Northwell's more than 1,000 facilities could not operate without our nurses. Whether it's Nurses Week or any week, we are eternally grateful for the work ethic, passion and altruism of our nurses. n "Every day, our 19,000 nurses change lives by providing direct patient care, leading teams or driving home the importance of community health. ey do this with great compassion and strength. ey are patient advocates, innovators and pillars of trust, all while handling complex care scenarios with an unwavering focus on our patients." — Maureen White