Nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital are known for their excellent clinical practice and providing compassionate, patient- and family-centered care. We understand that expert nursing care is shaped by relationships with patients and their families. That’s why we’re committed to knowing our patients on a deeper level — not just as patients but also as individuals — to ensure that they, and their families, feel known and cared for.
We believe nurses are well-positioned to transform care and improve the patient experience with their skills, knowledge and perspective. We support Brigham nurses pursuing innovation, research and improvement initiatives that will help us achieve our vision of a healthier community and world.
In this challenging national health care environment, we are deeply committed to nurturing a supportive practice environment for our nurses. We are prioritizing the hiring and retention of nurses, helping our newly licensed nurses transition to practice and fostering well-being throughout our department.
We are honored to have received Magnet designation in 2018 and 2023 in recognition of nursing excellence and providing outstanding patient care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
We provide new nurses with a comprehensive orientation to help them develop their skills and grow in their practice with a supportive cohort through the yearlong Nora McDonough Nurse Residency Program. The program has been accredited as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for demonstrating excellence in transitioning nurses to new practice settings.
The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence.
Hear what some of our nurses say about why they chose to practice nursing at the Brigham and, most importantly, why they stay.
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