… at the MGH Institute’s annual Student Leadership Award ceremony held on March 26. “Although there is no one defined path that students take on this journey, there … that ever has.’” The event, organized by Jessica Upton, manager of the Center for Career and Professional Development in the Office of Student Affairs and Services, highlighted three individual students and a student team for their contributions to the IHP during the 2023-2024 academic year. Alice …

… of her experiences during her welcoming remarks. Steve Ciesielski , assistant dean for student success, then read the attending students’ names while Hall returned and … joined Assistant Professor Jason Lucey to help the students on with their coats.   For students like Patricia Nacu ('26, FNP), the ceremony symbolized a "steppingstone from nurse to nurse practitioner," …

… of Health Professions (MGH IHP) DNP program is exemplary in preparing nurses for these transformative roles, emphasizing a curriculum that fosters leadership, … Evidence-Based Practice Implementation : They lead the integration of the latest research findings into clinical practice, ensuring patients receive the most … are instrumental in enhancing healthcare management: Interdisciplinary Team Leadership : They excel in leading diverse healthcare teams, fostering …

… and patient values. This approach ensures that patient care is grounded in the latest and most reliable evidence, ultimately improving outcomes and fostering a higher standard of care. For DNPs, evidence-based nursing is not just a methodology but a guiding principle … Identifying the Problem : DNPs begin by recognizing clinical issues or areas for improvement through careful observation and data collection. Reviewing the …

… advances health care education that is created by an interprofessional team for an interprofessional team.  Joint Accreditation is a national public recognition … that infuses the organization. For more information about Joint Accreditation, visit  www.jointaccreditation.org . Ongoing programs offered by the MGH Institute … advances health care education that is created by an interprofessional team for an interprofessional team.  Joint Accreditation is a national public …

… Lab Coordinator Jennifer Duran on a three-week trip as part of a Physicians for Peace trip that will have the IHP students help educate nurses in the adult ICU … educate hospital nurses; it’s part of a Physicians for Peace initiative. The IHP team will assess what’s needed and proceed from there. “The first thing that we're … system, and meet them where they are,” said Duran, a nurse at MGH for the past 26 years. “I have a presentation ready to go but I don't know if it's appropriate …

… Oncologic Surgery and the senior APP at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Pelvic Floor Disorders. She has been precepting for more than 10 years.  Why do … If the clinic is running behind, I’m not sending the student in to start a visit with a patient. I let them know that they’ll be watching. Afterwards, if we … You learn to manage your time and be flexible when you need to be. Working as a team also is helpful — sometimes a student will shadow a colleague in the operating …