For Nurses

As the second highest provider of orthopedic care in the United States, we are enormously proud of our patient outcomes and care team accomplishments. We deliver outstanding, high-quality care through an unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, compassion, and professionalism. We are dedicated to advancing musculoskeletal clinical care, research, and innovation.

The New England Baptist Hospital professional practice environment is expert, fast paced, and dynamic. We support a professional advancement program for nurses interested in applying to advance their professional development. We have an active Shared Decision Making structure with unit based councils representing all areas as well as central councils on Research, Practice, Quality & Safety, Coordinating, and our Journey of Excellence.

For several years, we traveled on our Journey of Excellence towards Magnet Recognition. We strengthened our practice environment through the active participation and involvement of clinical nurses, advanced practice nurses, and members of the interprofessional team. We submitted our Magnet document to the ANCC in October 2018, welcomed the ANCC nurse appraisers in April and received word on Monday, June 24, 2019 that we received Magnet designation!

New England Baptist has a rich, distinguished history of excellence in nursing care. I invite you to learn more about us and seek us out for exemplary orthopedic care.

Mary Sullivan Smith, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Nursing Officer

Nursing Mission

Nurses will transform lives through an unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care and outcomes.

Nursing Vision

We will be recognized as a leader in exemplary nursing practice, compassionate care delivery, research, and innovation. We will foster a professional practice environment that engages nurses in improving the quality of life for patients and in enhancing the clinical environment.

Nursing Philosophy

Our fundamental commitment is to deliver the highest quality of nursing care to our patients in a safe environment. Nursing is a blend of art and science based on knowledge, skill, integrity, experience, and creativity.

We are relentless in continually improving patient safety through the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of outcomes and resolution of identified concerns. We provide inter-professional care by collaborating with our colleagues. We treat each other, our patients, visitors, and peers with dignity and respect in every interaction.

We create a practice environment culture that encompasses our core values of respect, ownership, superior service, and excellence that:

• Recognizes that the patient’s biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge needs are included in the delivery of nursing care. We are advocates for our patients and their families.
• Acknowledges our specific patient population and provides care respectful of patient ethnicity, creed, nationality, religion, economic status, and gender orientation.
• Encourages an environment that promotes professional growth, a spirit of inquiry, enhanced critical thinking, and teamwork. We are committed to the education and mentoring of the nursing, medical, and allied health students of tomorrow.
• Supports a climate that values, nurtures, and recognizes clinical expertise, education, shared governance, and research.
• Supports evidence-based research and practice with the purpose of improving patient care, advancing the profession and in leading the industry.
• Ensures our care delivery is effective and efficacious.

This is a visual representation of New England Baptist Hospital’s Professional Practice Model. The model includes values and goals that define our professional nursing identity. The model captures the professional elements and identifies the what, how, and why of what Baptist nurses do.

At New England Baptist Hospital, our nursing department is proud to be a recipient of prestigious awards that reflect our commitment to excellence in patient care and professional practice. We are honored to hold the Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a designation that signifies our dedication to nursing excellence, innovation, and superior patient outcomes. Additionally, our department has been recognized with the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) Award for outstanding nursing quality, highlighting our commitment to maintaining high standards in patient safety, clinical care, and nursing practices. These accolades underscore the exceptional work of our nurses and our ongoing efforts to foster a supportive and empowering environment for our nursing team.

New England Baptist Hospital (NEBH) is proud to offer a Transition to Practice (TTP) Nurse Residency program with two tracks: Medical-Surgical and Operating Room. This innovative program provides a structured, supportive, and interactive environment that bridges the gap from the academic setting to the professional practice environment and is designed to support the transition of new graduate nurses with less than one-year experience.

The Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Council, composed of dedicated New England Baptist Hospital nurses, oversees nursing research activities, fostering a culture of inquiry and promoting the integration of evidence-based practices to enhance patient care and nursing excellence.

New England Baptist Hospital's annual Nursing Reports provide a comprehensive overview of the nursing department’s achievements, initiatives, and contributions to patient care over the past year. These reports highlight key metrics, innovations in practice, and the outcomes of research and quality improvement projects. They serve as a valuable resource for showcasing the department’s commitment to excellence, fostering transparency, and guiding future strategies to enhance nursing practice and patient outcomes.

• 2023 Annual Nursing Report
• 2022 Annual Nursing Report
• 2021 Annual Nursing Report
• 2020 Annual Nursing Report

The DAISY Award is a prestigious recognition program that honors extraordinary nurses for their compassionate care, clinical excellence, and dedication to improving patient outcomes. At New England Baptist Hospital, receiving a DAISY Award signifies a nurse’s outstanding commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families, celebrating the exceptional impact of their nursing practice.

Nominate a Nurse

The New England Baptist Hospital Young Professionals Group is an inclusive initiative open to all New England Baptist Hospital employees, designed to foster personal and professional growth through networking, mentorship, and collaborative opportunities. This group supports the development of emerging leaders across the organization, encouraging diverse perspectives and contributing to a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture.