Nursing Education

At NuHealth, we respect and appreciate the extraordinary challenge of nursing today. And whether they are working in Nassau University Medical Center, A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility or our NuHealth Family Health Centers, we want to make certain our nurses and patient care assistants (PCAs) have the tools they need to be fully competent, compassionate caregivers. That’s why NuHealth’s Department of Nursing is committed to a robust continuing education program that helps nursing professionals at all levels improve patient care, enhance their careers and rise to the challenge of a busy public hospital.

Orientation and Skill Training

All new members of NuHealth’s nursing staff complete a basic course of orientation to familiarize themselves with the hospital, standard practices, and other matters impacting on their employment. Nurses and PCAs learn more in their assigned areas, becoming familiarized with the policies and practices of the department and, when needed, receiving specific training in the use of unfamiliar techniques or technologies. We encourage all of our nurse managers to foster an atmosphere conducive to learning and personal growth.

Continuous Staff Development

As nurses, our number one goal is to provide the very best patient care, and NuHealth’s Department of Nursing Education ensures all our nurses can do just that. We provide a combination of mandatory and voluntary educational opportunities that keep our staff fully informed about the latest developments impacting on patient care, as well as offering the chance to learn new skills that can help them advance in their careers.

Preceptorship and Mentorship

Preceptorship and mentorship are critically important both to nursing students and nurses new in their careers who would like to improve their upward mobility. NuHealth’s Department of Nursing provides a variety of clinical educational opportunities for nursing students enrolled in RN and LPN programs across Long Island. We work closely with program directors at several colleges in the region, tailoring a clinical experience that helps ensure tomorrow’s nurses will be up to the challenge. Our preceptors help provide opportunities for students to work directly with patients, patiently guiding them through the procedures required to provide the best care.

NuHealth’s preceptors and mentors help bridge the gap between nursing theory and practice, providing both practical help and the invaluable perspective that comes from years of experience doing a difficult job well. Our mentorship program pairs younger nurses with experienced professionals who voluntarily commit their time and energy to helping young nursing professionals navigate potential pitfalls, improve their coping skills, increase self-esteem and job satisfaction, enhance their productivity and professionalism and, when appropriate, help them develop the management and personal skills they need to reach the next level in their career.

For more information about Nursing Education at NuHealth, please call (516) 572-4921