This fiscal year 2025 report highlights Rush nurses’ Magnet-aligned achievements in professional governance, collaboration, education, research, health equity, and quality patient care, while recognizing their leadership, compassion and commitment to improving the patient experience. This year’s report shares inspiring stories that showcase Rush nurses’ dedication to advancing care and improving lives worldwide.
Shared Governance
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.
Recognition
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
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
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.
Exemplary Professional Practice
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.
New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements
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.