Nursing

They are highly skilled.

They are compassionate.

They are empowered.

They are Emerson Hospital nurses.

Vice president of patient care services/chief nursing officer

Kevin Whitney, RN, MA, CNAA, is vice president of patient care services/chief nursing officer at Emerson Hospital.

The position is responsible for the delivery of advanced, quality patient care throughout the Emerson health system.

Whitney began his career with Emerson in 1990 as an EMT-paramedic and later transitioned to a nursing role. Since that time, he has served the hospital as a nurse in the emergency department, as an administrative supervisor, as an associate nurse manager and nurse manager in the emergency department and as director of nursing services.

Whitney earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Framingham State College. He is an active member of the Massachusetts Organization of Nurse Executives and has also been a nursing advisory board member to both Middlesex Community College and University of Massachusetts Lowell.

Nursing philosophy
As nursing professionals throughout the Emerson Healthcare System, our philosophy is to make a difference for our patients and their loved ones through excellence in the provision of care. We advocate for patients, respecting the diversity and uniqueness of individuals. We advance in our profession through best practices and evidenced-based care. We are committed to this goal by working collaboratively with our peers and the interdisciplinary team to promote optimal patient outcomes.

Each day we recognize our mission to make a difference, to touch, to guide our patients through their journey. We strive to extend our knowledge and skills, and to embrace the many different roles of nursing practice and expertise. We challenge each other to enhance nursing care in a dynamic healthcare environment while remaining vigilant and committed to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics as our foundation for practice.
April 7, 2005

Nursing vision
Our vision is to become the most preferred community hospital for nursing care in Massachusetts.

We will practice the highest standard of nursing care in a culture of collaboration, respect and trust.

We will harness our knowledge and skills to provide exemplary care for our community.

Nursing mission
To provide the highest quality patient care in a professional, respectful, and caring environment. We do this by:

Providing competent, individualized patient care
Promoting excellence in practice through ongoing education, innovation and research
Collaborating with all members of the Emerson Family to improve the health and wellness of our patients and our community
Engaging in a positive work environment that facilitates care and demonstrates respect for all

Nursing values
We value:

Excellence in patient care
Lifelong learning
Research
Collaboration
Mutual respect
Autonomy in practice

Nursing newsletters
Spring 2008
Summer/Fall 2007
November 2006
August 2006
Special Report, May 2006
March/April 2006

Helpful links
Massachusetts Center for Nursing Clinical Placement Opportunities

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	Nursing They are highly skilled. They are compassionate. They are empowered. They are Emerson Hospital nurses. Vice president of patient care services/chief nursing officer \| Nursing philosophy \| nursing vision \| nursing mission \| nursing values \| nursing newsletters \| helpful links Vice president of patient care services/chief nursing officer Kevin Whitney, RN, MA, CNAA, is vice president of patient care services/chief nursing officer at Emerson Hospital. The position is responsible for the delivery of advanced, quality patient care throughout the Emerson health system. Whitney began his career with Emerson in 1990 as an EMT-paramedic and later transitioned to a nursing role. Since that time, he has served the hospital as a nurse in the emergency department, as an administrative supervisor, as an associate nurse manager and nurse manager in the emergency department and as director of nursing services. Whitney earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Framingham State College. He is an active member of the Massachusetts Organization of Nurse Executives and has also been a nursing advisory board member to both Middlesex Community College and University of Massachusetts Lowell. Nursing philosophy As nursing professionals throughout the Emerson Healthcare System, our philosophy is to make a difference for our patients and their loved ones through excellence in the provision of care. We advocate for patients, respecting the diversity and uniqueness of individuals. We advance in our profession through best practices and evidenced-based care. We are committed to this goal by working collaboratively with our peers and the interdisciplinary team to promote optimal patient outcomes. Each day we recognize our mission to make a difference, to touch, to guide our patients through their journey. We strive to extend our knowledge and skills, and to embrace the many different roles of nursing practice and expertise. We challenge each other to enhance nursing care in a dynamic healthcare environment while remaining vigilant and committed to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics as our foundation for practice. April 7, 2005 Nursing vision Our vision is to become the most preferred community hospital for nursing care in Massachusetts. We will practice the highest standard of nursing care in a culture of collaboration, respect and trust. We will harness our knowledge and skills to provide exemplary care for our community. Nursing mission To provide the highest quality patient care in a professional, respectful, and caring environment. We do this by: Providing competent, individualized patient care Promoting excellence in practice through ongoing education, innovation and research Collaborating with all members of the Emerson Family to improve the health and wellness of our patients and our community Engaging in a positive work environment that facilitates care and demonstrates respect for all Nursing values We value: Excellence in patient care Lifelong learning Research Collaboration Mutual respect Autonomy in practice Nursing newsletters Spring 2008 Summer/Fall 2007 November 2006 August 2006 Special Report, May 2006 March/April 2006 Helpful links Massachusetts Center for Nursing Clinical Placement Opportunities Doctors:	Like what you hear? Want to work at Emerson? Visit our careers page to learn more about nursing job opportunities at Emerson Hospital

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