Testimonials and Case Studies

K. Nevinger, BSN, RN Myelogram Registered Nurse

The dedication to Pathway exhibited by our leadership has enhanced the investment in front-line staff. I have been a direct recipient of that investment, achieving the top level of our Nursing Career Advancement Program. This program has benefited not only me professionally, but has enhanced the care provided to our patients, driving best practice.

C. Tagatac, BSN, RN, CPXP Patient Experience Program Manager

In health care, we know an excellent patient experience starts with a healthy and supported team of nurses. The Pathway designation displays our organization’s commitment to nurture and encourage our nurses toward professional growth and development. Such excellence within our nursing staff equals the success and safety of our patients – it’s a win for everyone.

Marsha Coomes, RN Birthplace

It has been a rough few years but our culture is still as strong as before. Pathway to Excellence designation is a stamp of excellence saying we have a positive practice environment, and our nurses have ownership in shared decision-making, leadership, safety, quality, well-being, and professional development.

Lisa Harrison, RN Float Pool

I am proud to be a nurse at Hardin.

Agency RN

I have worked in a lot of hospitals and this one has an amazing nursing culture and is a great place to work!

Savannah Rutter, RN Critical Care

Nurses are the heart of care and these past few years have been very challenging for us. This Pathway to Excellence re-designation allows us to continue to make changes to impact our work and the care we provide to our patients.

Jennifer Sydnor, RN Float Pool

I have been with this hospital for 16 years. I am proud to say that I work for a hospital that fosters growth. Whether it be through career advancement, spiritually, or educationally, BHH has always helped to improve the quality of care for the patient. My favorite quote by Florence Nightingale, ‘Let us never consider ourselves finished nurses…we must be learning all our lives.’

Sharon Wright, RN Former Chief Nursing Officer

Nursing as a profession demands excellence and endurance in all aspects of life. I am proud to lead the BHH team of hardworking, well educated, and relentlessly compassionate nurses! Above all, our nurses are committed to excellent patient care and supporting each other.

Cortney Farris, RN Quality Management

Baptist Health Hardin gives me the opportunity to work where the values of caring and compassion are supported and encouraged.

Tessa Fouts, RN Cancer Care Center

I am proud to be a nurse at Baptist Health Hardin because it feels like home. I not only get to work with the very best oncology team, but also get the joy of caring for patients in the community.

Jessie Perkins, RN 2 North

Being a nurse at BHH has been a great opportunity to grow as a person and as a nurse. The culture here helps facilitate professional growth through many resources such as continuing education and the shared governance councils. Having such opportunities to grow helps improve patient care and helps nursing have a direct impact on the care we provide.

Jenny Mullins, RN Emergency Department

I am proud to work here as a nurse because it is where I have grown in my career, where my family and community come for their health care needs and where I feel at home.

Leah McMillen, LPN Wound Care Center

I love working at Baptist Health Hardin because as a nurse, there is nothing more satisfying than being able to heal a patient’s wound.

Helen Lidholm CEO

I believe in the power of coming together to make a positive impact.

Janna Yates, BSN, RN

We are so lucky to work at Saint Mary’s. The Pathway to Excellence journey proved that one million times over.

Katie Grimm, MBA, RN CNO

High quality patient-centered care is the most important thing to do each and every day. Saint Mary’s is a place that cares. We care about each other. We care about our patients.

Tamara Schwery, RN Direct Care Nurse, Rehabilitation

Since we earned the Pathway to Excellence designation, we have been able to recruit and hire more staff. This gives us more time to provide patients with the care they need.

Nicole Zuber, RN Direct Care Nurse, Rehabilitation

Our CNO has been more present since the Pathway to Excellence designation and often comes to team meetings to clarify certain issues.

Amobrd Kilian, CNO

The Pathway Journey is a long one that requires hard work. Ultimately it benefits nurses and all employees. This, in turn, affects the quality of care and patient safety.

NJ, BSN, RN

The Pathway to Excellence® journey has made my transition as a new nurse a pleasurable experience! It is helping me build a solid foundation to be a good nurse. I am thankful for the support and guidance I have been show through this program.

Trendra Scott, LVN FWOPC

The Pathway to Excellence® experience has helped me grow professionally and personally within the health care field. As a VANEEP recipient, I am one class away from earning my BSN of Science and Nursing. I’m thankful for the continued support.

AA, RN

A Pathway-designated facility means we have transformational leaders who inspire us, and expect us to achieve astounding results. They encourage us to embrace change. When a new initiative is rolled out, our leaders are there to support us through the change process.

DNA, BSN, RN

The Pathway to Excellence® journey was a very educational and fun experience. It paved the way for nurses to flourish and continue to make a positive impact on the organization’s success for many years to come. This journey has created a culture where nursing staff can feel supported and valued by leadership, which is essential for nurses to provide quality care to our Veterans.

Maria Pullins Hospice Nursing Assistant

The Pathway to Excellence® journey has improved communication among front-line staff and leadership. We feel empowered to be the voice for our Veterans and peers, and it is meaningful to know our voices are actually being heard.

Cecelia Krogulski, RN FWOPC

Pathway to Excellence was an excellent way to establish and train many of our staff in shared decision-making and shared governance teams, and elevate our training plans at the unit level to be the best they can be. We are VA proud.

KH, RN FWOPC

The Pathway to Excellence® journey is an experience I will never forget. Being able to lead as an ambassador and make a difference has been amazing. It has made so many positive changes to our organization as a whole.

Rini Raju, RN Plano

“Pathway to Excellence® has united the staff in ensuring the best possible care to our Veterans, as well as caring for our well-being especially during this global pandemic. This journey has allowed us to be innovative, and emerge as leaders in ensuring that although every precaution is taken, this does not compromise the care we provide.

Dannelle Scott, LVN Plano

Being Pathway-designated allows direct care nurses to be more involved in the nursing practices that we use daily. It provides a better work-life balance. And it has enhanced the mentorship leadership has provided. It holds leadership accountable to provide a higher standard for themselves and direct care nurses, therefore creating a more positive environment for not only the nursing staff but also the Veterans we serve.

Kristina Butler, BSN, RN Director of Nursing

I am so proud of the team I work with here at Wayne Health Care. I tear up thinking of how far they have come and how much the Pathway journey helped us get there.

JN, BSN, RN Assistant Director of Nursing

The Pathway to Excellence journey has improved morale. It has brought staff closer together. The difference is clear in the overall positivity of the staff and their increased participation in meetings and process improvement strategies.

ES, CNA Unit Secretary/CNA

The Pathway journey allowed us to be involved in the interview process for new hires. I feel this has created an environment where staff want to be, which has allowed us to retain a lot of employees.

JC, LPN, LTC Staff LPN

We have many opportunities for career growth, flexible scheduling, and monetary compensation for hours worked outside of our regular schedule. We care for our residents as individuals and as if they are part of our own family. We strive to offer a healing and homelike environment in all aspects of the care process.