Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital earns recognition for nursing

Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital earned the highest honor for nursing practices issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, joining the McHenry hospital in achieving the designation.

Going through the Magnet Recognition Program is a voluntary process that about 8% of hospitals in the U.S. have successfully completed, according to a news release.

“This honor celebrates the high-quality care our nurses provide patients every day,” hospital president, Dr. Kumar Nathan, said in a news release. “Our nurses collaborate with other members of our health care team to create personalized care plans that are unique to every individual. Magnet recognition reflects our commitment to providing the best experience to every patient who chooses us for care.”

Undertaking “the rigorous review process” demonstrates hospitals’ “commitment to patients and to nurses,” the Huntley hospital said in the release.

The effort is worth it because nurses seek employment at hospitals that make their professional growth and satisfaction a priority, and patients also benefit from the high-quality care provided by Magnet-recognized organizations, according to the release.

“We are so proud of the ways our nurses combine the science of medicine and the art of relationship-based nursing,” Kim Armour, chief nurse executive and vice president at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, said in the release. “Since our hospital opened in 2016, we’ve created a trusting environment that encourages each of us to bring our best to work each day.

“Our nurses achieve advanced certifications and degrees to ensure patients receive the best-possible care. Magnet recognizes the consistency and professionalism we bring to work each day, and shows Northwestern Medicine’s dedication to bringing world-class care close to where our patients live and work.”