Nursing Excellence

Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Nursing Excellence

Nurses at Kishwaukee Hospital and Valley West Hospital share knowledge and expertise across the country by presenting at national events, participating in professional organizations and publishing research.

Growth opportunities:

  • Lead, Excel and Develop (LEAD) Clinical Nurse Professional Development Program
  • Northwestern Medicine Academy programs
  • Shared leadership
  • Education assistance and professional development funds
  • Financial support, education resources and bonuses for nursing certifications

Sharing opportunities:

  • Northwestern Medicine Improvement Day sponsored by the Performance Improvement Office
  • Northwestern Medicine Nursing research symposiums
  • National and international conferences
  • Publications