Northwestern Medicine

Strategic Goals

Nursing Strategic Objectives

Deliver Exceptional CareAdvance Science and

KnowledgeDevelop People, Culture

and ResourcesDevelop People, Culture

and ResourcesDevelop People, Culture

and Resources

InnovationResearch and

Evidence-Based PracticeWorkforce Supply

and PerformanceHealthy Practice

EnvironmentLeadership

1.We aspire to develop and implement innovations in patient and family-centered care that foster quality, safety and effectiveness and serve as a model for nursing care nationally.

2. We aspire to develop a culture of inquiry that encourages and supports nurses in advancing evidence-based practice and building new nursing knowledge.

3. We aspire to attract, develop and retain exceptional nurses and provide them with an environment that fosters excellence through continuous learning.

4. We aspire to provide our nurses with an environment that supports their professional practice, health and well being.

5. We aspire to develop transformational leaders who can positively impact the nursing profession at NMH as well as locally, nationally and internationally.

1.1 Develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based models that support a professional practice environment and promote patient and family centered caring

1.2 Develop, implement and evaluate innovations that foster top decile performance for nurse sensitive indicators and patient satisfaction

1.3 Evaluate outcomes of programs & models to further advance innovation

2.1 Build an infrastructure to support the advancement of nursing research and evidence based practice

2.2 Increase quantity and quality of nursing research and evidence-based practice studies at NMH

2.3 Increase the visibility and success of NMH nurses nationally and internationally through dissemination and translation of results of projects

3.1 Develop and integrate strategies to attract, retain and develop a vibrant nursing workforce

3.2 Develop and implement educational programs and initiatives to advance critical thinking and meet the learning needs of 21st century nurses

3.3 Provide leadership at the national, state and local levels to identify and implement creative strategies to address the nursing shortage

4.1 Develop, implement and evaluate programs to foster worker safety and well being

4.2 Foster dynamic and collaborative interdisciplinary relationships

4.3 Utilize technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of nurses at the bedside

5.1 Develop transformational leaders at all levels of the organization through education and mentoring

5.2 Advance the profession through NMH nurse involvement in professional organizations at the local, national and international levels

5.3 Engage in community service and volunteerism to advance a culture of servant leadership

Nursing Professional Practice Committee (1.1, 1.3)

Nursing Quality and Patient Safety Committee (1.2, 1.3)

Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Committee (2.1, 2.2, 2.3)

Nursing Best People and Professional Development Committee (3.1)

Nursing Education and Professional Development Committee (3.2)

Nursing Best People and Professional Excellence Committee (4.1)

Nursing Professional Practice Committee (4.2)

Nursing Technology and Informatics Committee (4.3)

Nursing Education and Professional Development (5.1)

Nursing Best People and Professional Excellence Committee (5.2, 5.3)

Nursing Strategic Goals

Link to HSLCs

Plan for Advancing Nursing Excellence at Northwestern Memorial

2009