Four NKCH Nurses Receive 'Nurse of the Year’ Recognition
Four NKCH nurses were honored at the eighth annual March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards. This year’s winners included Andrea Briggs, RN, CMSRN; Jodi Myers, RN, BSN, CAPA, RN-BC; Morgan Swearingin, MSN-Ed, RN, CCRN; and Jessica Thibault, MSN, RN, CRRN.
This recognition honors nurses from 22 disciplines who go beyond the call of duty.
“This year’s winners reflect our commitment to providing outstanding patient care and outcomes,” said Sarah Oakley, vice president and chief nursing officer. “They always put patient needs first and are an inspiration to everyone at NKCH.”
March of Dimes Nurse of the Year candidates are nominated by peers, supervisors, patients and visitors in recognition of extraordinary patient care. NKCH nurses accounted for 66 of the 800+ Kansas City-area nominations. A selection committee chooses the winners each year.
Nomination Excerpts
Andrea Briggs | Hospice, Home Health and Palliative Care Category
“Andrea is a great example as she demonstrates exemplary service to the patients, punctual documentation and great organizational and computer skills. She is a tremendous asset to our department.”
Jodi Myers | Surgical Services Category
“Jodi helped create our block program six years ago. She continues to expand and improve on the program. She advocates for her patients’ safety and education.”
Morgan Swearingin | Critical Care Category
“Morgan goes above and beyond daily. She receives many WOW cards and is the recent recipient of a DAISY Award, where a family recognized her compassionate care. She is active in the hospital’s culture and serves on many committees.”
Jessica Thibault | Long-Term Acute Care/Rehab/Geriatrics Category
“Jessica is one of the best nurses I know. She is an excellent resource to her coworkers and patients. She is a leader and is always knowledgeable.”
About North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health
For more than 60 years, North Kansas City Hospital has been the Northland's preferred healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch.
NKCH is an acute care facility with 451 licensed beds and 550 physicians representing 49 medical specialties. From our award-winning cardiovascular and orthopedic programs to our cancer, emergency, neurosciences, spine, women’s and other services, we provide a lifetime of care.
Through our Meritas Health subsidiary, NKCH offers the largest network of physician practices in the Northland, with more than 280 primary and specialty care doctors and advanced practice providers in 35 convenient locations, including an express care clinic in the 64th Street Hy-Vee store.
Our accreditations demonstrate our commitment to providing quality healthcare, including:
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet®designation
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services four-star rating
- The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® and certification for Comprehensive Cardiac Center, Advanced Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement, and Primary Stroke Center
Our oncology partnership with The University of Kansas Cancer Center provides patients with access to clinical trials and state-of-the-art radiation therapy.
Our mission, vision and values reflect a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our employees, the Northland community and beyond. U.S. News & World Report ranked NKCH High Performing in 10 procedures and conditions and named NKCH a Best Regional Hospital. Forbes honored NKCH as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, ranking NKCH the top midsize hospital and health system in the Kansas City area and No. 148 midsize company in the nation.
Each year NKCH serves more than 24,000 people through its dynamic Community Health & Wellness programs.