Rush FY24 Annual Nursing Report
Today, I’m excited to highlight the accomplishments of fiscal year 2024 — outcomes that truly reflect the heart of our mission. Rush nurses are at the forefront of our efforts, collaborating, educating, performing research, and driving health equity for our patients, families, and the communities we serve. This annual report emphasizes the individual contributions of our nurses and how they lead with Magnet principals to continually improve practice.
This past year, we celebrated 40 years of professional governance, honoring the collaborative spirit that has shaped our nursing practice and paved the way for future advancements. This milestone is not just a reflection of our past — it signifies our ongoing commitment to excellence and our dedication to quality patient care.
Professional governance empowers Rush nurses to drive innovation, implement best practices, and deliver compassionate care. Our practice model is founded on leadership, respect, and collaboration, recognizing that the voices of our nurses are essential in shaping a positive patient experience.
To all the Rush nurses who have contributed to this journey, thank you.
Your dedication, skill, and compassion make a significant difference. Because of you, we continue to raise the bar for patient care and profoundly impact the lives of those we serve.
Please take the time to review Rush’s nursing achievements highlighted in this fiscal year 2024 annual report. It is framed within the Magnet Model, featuring nursing awards and scholarships, nurse-led practice improvements and research, and examples of Rush nurses as transformational leaders!
Congratulations to our incredible nursing team! Here’s to 40 years of shared governance and more.
Shonda W. Morrow, JD, MS, RN, CENP
Interim Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer, Rush University Medical Center
Interim Chief Nursing Executive, Rush UNiversity System for Health Vice
President, Patient Care Services and Hospital Affairs