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Magnet Redesignation Michelle Dyes, RN, BSN, AWARDS
CCRN-P
On March 11, 2015 the American PAG E
Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet March of Dimes Nurse of the Year
Recognition Program announced 10
that Navicent Health had once again In December 2014, Pediatric Intensive Care
achieved Magnet redesignation. NH Unit nurse Michelle Dyes was chosen as
joined an elite group of hospitals as one Pediatric Nurse of the Year by the Georgia
of only 130 worldwide to achieve a third Chapter of the March of Dimes. The statewide
designation. The Magnet Recognition award recognizes exceptional nurses, creates
Program recognizes hospitals for nursing awareness of professional excellence and
excellence. promotes the future of the nursing profession.
Seventeen nurses from Navicent Health were
“It takes a complete team effort to finalists in various Nurse of the Year categories.
achieve Magnet designation, especially
for the third time as the standards Rebecca Cogburn, RN, MSN,
are raised to increase a higher level of CEN, CCRN-P
nursing performance. Achieving Magnet
redesignation is truly a continuous 2014 GHA Hospital Hero
journey to improve clinical outcomes
and the quality of care our nurses Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Director
provide,” said Tracey Blalock, Chief Rebecca Cogburn, RN received the Georgia
Nursing Executive. Hospital Association’s prestigious Georgia
Hospital Heroes Award on November 13,
Of an estimated 409 Magnet hospitals 2014. Cogburn, who was one of only 10
and health systems worldwide, NH is individuals statewide to receive the award, was
one of only 130 to earn designation recognized for her role in the creation of Bo’s
three times. Magnet status recognizes an Camp, a bereavement camp for children and
organization’s commitment to excellence families.
in nursing leadership, professional
development, community impact,
professional practice, quality patient care
and innovation.
“Our nurses collectively chose to apply
for redesignation, and in so doing, set
a higher standard for themselves. I am
thrilled that Magnet has recognized
what our patients and their loved ones
recognize each day – the higher standard
of care that our nurses continuously
provide,” said Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders,
President and CEO.
