Rush University Medical Center Nursing Annual Report – FY 2024

Rush University Medical Center Nursing Annual Report – FY 2024

In fiscal year 2024, Rush Nursing proudly celebrated 40 years of Shared Governance — a testament to our enduring commitment to collaboration, leadership, and excellence. As a global leader in nursing practice, Rush continues to set the standard through innovation, courage and compassion. In this year’s report, you’ll discover inspiring stories that reflect our nurses’ unwavering dedication to advancing care and transforming lives around the world.

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At Rush, nurses are empowered to shape patient care and foster a culture of engagement. Through the Professional Nursing Staff structure, they collaborate, innovate, and lead the way toward continuous improvement and shared success.

Rush nurses have a lot to be proud of. We celebrate the remarkable achievements of our nurses, from winning prestigious awards to publishing research papers and making presentations, sharing their findings and advancing the practice of professional nursing.

Transformational leadership is essential in navigating the complex challenges of today’s healthcare landscape. Rush nurses have met these challenges head-on — driving innovation, implementing forward-thinking solutions and continuously enhancing patient care.

Structural empowerment ensures that every Rush nurse has the opportunity, support, and resources to drive meaningful change — enhancing how we care for one another, our community, and our patients.

Rush nurses exemplify professional excellence, ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of care. With a relentless drive to improve, they continuously seek innovative solutions and better ways to meet the evolving needs of those they serve.

At Rush, a commitment to new knowledge, innovation, and continuous improvement drives nursing excellence. Each day brings fresh opportunities to advance both the art and science of care. Rush nurses consistently rise to meet these challenges — leading with expertise, compassion, and vision.