UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies, based in Loveland, Colorado, has once again received national acclaim for its outstanding achievements in nursing excellence, securing its fourth successive Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). As an emblem of superior quality in patient care and nursing practice, the Magnet designation is a badge of…
A novel healthcare role that marries the responsibilities of a clinician and a researcher is gaining prominence in the United States—a clinically based nurse scientist. This role embodies nurses who have successfully pursued PhD degrees to conduct research and often make major contributions to academic fields. Distinct from research nurses, who are usually registered nurses…