
The nursing staff at Regional Medical Center (RMC) is truly extraordinary. Our nurses provide compassionate, professional care to our patients every day. Our Shared Governance program, Nursing Mentor program and Nursing Excellence recognition programs provide the framework for success. From hospital-wide electronic medical records to electronic Rx stations for patient medicines, to "Safe Patient Handling Equipment," our nurses have the tools they need to provide very good patient care. Learn about Nursing at RMC and what makes this team so successful.
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Regional Medical Center nursing staff participate in
Shared Governance, the collaborative process of making decisions about improving nursing
practices. Problems, issues, suggestions or recommendations for change
are submitted in a formal process and sent through an appropriate council
for recommendations.
RMC highly values educational opportunities. RMC and the RMC Foundation have awarded numerous nursing and student nursing scholarships. RMC offers employees scholarships to receive the following nursing credentials: LPN to RN, RN to BSN, BSN to MSN, CRNA, NP, and DNP. The RMC Foundation’s Virginia B. Johnson Scholarship was established in honor of community leader and volunteer Virginia B. Johnson. Foundation scholarship grants are awarded annually to selected students from the surrounding area who are accepted into accredited nursing programs leading to RN or higher credentials.
Mentors have a major role in helping new graduate RNs transition into their nursing careers. At RMC each new nurse is provided a mentor who serves as a positive role model and helps guide the new nurse through the orientation process. As a group, mentors meet monthly and cover topics that may be of additional education and support to new nurses. To encourage comfort and participation, mentees are involved in the selection of their mentor. Mentors initiate contact with mentees at least two times each month; however, mentees may call on their mentor as needed. Mentees participate in the program for a full year, but the friendships that develop may last forever.
Regional Medical Center (RMC) Nurse Residency program is a 6-month program designed for new graduate nurses with less than 1 year of acute care experience. The Nurse Residency Program is an expanded orientation designed to help the new RN graduate make a smooth transition from student to professional member of the health-care team.
Mission
The mission of the RMC Nurse Residency Program is to facilitate and support the new graduate nurse in acquisition and assimilation of knowledge, skills, and research during the transition from novice to competent, confident nursing professional.
Overview
RMC Nurse Residency Program (NRP) is a 6-month program designed for all new Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree graduate nurses who have passed National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) or new registered nurse with less than 4 months of experience.
It is the aim of the NPR to provide the education, training and support crucial to the provision of safe, quality care in a collaborative environment that contributes to positive patient outcomes. Through the common vision shared by RMC Education Council, we will guide your transition to professional practice by supporting you orientation and ongoing professional development.
Annually, three nurses at RMC are honored with awards for nursing excellence.
Two Nurses of the Year are selected by RMC's medical staff; honorees are chosen based on clinical skills, devotion, and compassion.
One nurse is selected for the Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing; this award is nominated by members of RMC's nursing staff. Honorees must demonstrate clinical excellence and concern for patients, family and co-workers; demonstrate leadership; and possess enthusiasm while having a health work ethic.
Each quarter RMC awards outstanding nurses through the national DAISY Foundation awards program. DAISY RNs personify remarkable patient experiences and consistently demonstrate excellence through their clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care. Honorees are selected from nominations from patients, visitors, nurses, physicians, and hospital employees. Nomination forms are available on every nursing unit at RMC or by clicking here.
February 2021
Kristin Peterson, RN
PCU/3 West
May 2018
Priya Patel, RN, BSN
rehabcentre®
December 2017
Ashley Williams, RN, BSN
Progressive Care Unit
October 2017
Caitlin Johnson, LPN
Progressive Care Unit
February 2017
Salley Murphy, RN
Medical Surgical Stepdown Unit
September 2016
Destiny Murph, RN
Progressive Care Unit
May 2016
Sam McSween, RN
Coronary Care Unit
February 2016
Keri Macchio, RN
Fourth West Nursing Unit