Bronson Joins Magnet Ranks

Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich., recently was designated a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Read more »

Destination: Capturing Nursing in Ohio

Rich in opportunity, strong in affordability, and home to world-class schools, Ohio is first choice among many nurses for establishing lifelong careers. Read more »

Miami Valley Hospital Dress Code Uses Colors for Staff Roles

Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, is rolling out a new hospitalwide dress policy. All staff members working in direct patient care and clinical support positions will have color-coded attire. The decision to update the hospital’s dress policy comes after more than 200 staff members spent a year researching dress-code standards and sifting through studies from other medical centers that have adopted similar policies. Two MVH nursing units piloted the color-coded uniforms. The evidence from the trial proved that having a consistent dress code improved patients’ perceptions of care and resulted in higher patient and nurse satisfaction. Read more »

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