Press Ganey, renowned leader in patient, member, employee and consumer experience across the healthcare ecosystem, today announced that Nicole George, MSN, R.N., NE-BC, has joined Press Ganey to lead its new Nursing Center of Excellence.
In her role, George will oversee Press Ganey’s team of trusted advisers dedicated to helping health systems navigate the industry’s most pressing issues, like nurse burnout, nurse retention and recruitment, improving patient and nurse outcomes, and achieving nursing excellence.
As a nationally recognized innovator, Nicole is a dynamic leader who has devoted her career to advocating for nurses and elevating the profession. We currently partner with 98% of all Magnet®-designated hospitals, and Nicole’s expertise will be critical in supporting those in pursuit of this prestigious recognition.
Jeff Doucette
DNP, R.N., NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN
Chief Nursing Officer, Press Ganey
“The journey to Magnet® can be a rigorous process, and I am privileged to partner with nurse leaders as they attain the gold standard of nursing through integrated analytics, industry best practices and cutting-edge solutions,” George said.
Previously, George served as the Magnet® Recognition Program assistant director of operations at the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association.
George earned her bachelor’s degree in registered nursing from Prairie View A&M University and was named one of the university’s “40 Under 40” notable alumni. She earned her master’s degree in nursing education from Notre Dame of Maryland University and is completing her Ph.D. in nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch.
She remains active in ANA, as well as Jack and Jill of America, and the American Organization for Nursing Leadership.
About Press Ganey
Press Ganey, a leading healthcare performance improvement solutions company, offers an integrated suite of solutions that put Human Experience at the center of healthcare enterprise transformation. Delivered through a cutting-edge digital platform built on a foundation of data security, Press Ganey solutions address patient experience, healthcare consumer experience, workforce engagement, safety, clinical excellence and more. Guided by its team of renowned healthcare thought leaders, Press Ganey works with more than 41,000 healthcare facilities to reduce patient suffering, enhance caregiver resilience and improve the overall safety, quality and experience of care. Press Ganey is a PG Forsta company.
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