Excelsior University Partners with CDPHP and Community Care Physicians for National Nurses Week
ALBANY, N.Y. – Excelsior University is partnering with CDPHP® for the third year in a row to celebrate National Nurses Week. New this year, CDPHP will be joined by co-sponsor Community Care Physicians (CCP). Held annually from Mayo 6–12, National Nurses Week is an opportunity to highlight the stories of America’s nurses and thank them for their service and dedication.
Support from CDPHP and CCP will help underwrite scholarships for students in Excelsior nursing programs. In addition, CDPHP and CCP will partner with the University to host a panel discussion titled “Empowerment in Action: The Power of Nursing.” Presented by Excelsior University’s Advancement team in collaboration with CDPHP and CCP, the free online panel discussion will explore the role of nurses in shaping the future of healthcare.
“Empowerment in Action: The Power of Nursing” will be moderated by Excelsior University School of Nursing Dean Diane Pytlik-Flammia, DHA, MSN, RN, and feature the following healthcare leaders as panelists:
- Megan Keenan, DNP, MSN, RN, CPHQ, vice president and chief nursing officer for Albany Medical Center, part-time Excelsior faculty member and Excelsior alumna
- Rachel Garrett, RN, CLNC, CCH, clinical practice manager at Burnt Hills Pediatrics and Internal Medicine for CCP
- Nancy Phelan, RN, CCM, care management supervisor of the Hospital to Home program for CDPHP
Excelsior will share the panel discussion recording on Mayo 8 on its YouTube channel and via email with alumni and students from Excelsior’s nursing and allied health programs.
“CDPHP is proud to once again support Excelsior University’s Nurses Week,” said Jennifer Cassidy, director of corporate giving at CDPHP. “As a health plan committed to improving health outcomes, we recognize nurses as essential to high-quality, coordinated care. Supporting the nursing workforce reflects the ongoing CDPHP commitment to building a healthier, more connected community.”
“Nurses are essential at every point in care—from our practices to our central programs, education, and leadership—and their impact extends far beyond the exam room. At Community Care Physicians, we see firsthand how critical it is to support and grow this workforce,” said Kathleen Mattice, BSN, RN, senior vice president of clinical operations at CCP. “This partnership with Excelsior University and CDPHP, which expands access to nursing education, helps strengthen the future of care in our communities.”
“Excelsior University is grateful for the generous support of our community partners at CDPHP and CCP,” said Diane Pytlik-Flammia, dean of Excelsior University’s School of Nursing. “This collaboration reinforces our shared commitment to nursing education and to preparing the next generation of highly skilled nurses. Together, we are expanding access to educational resources that support student success and strengthen the nursing workforce in the Capital Region and throughout the country.”
For more information on Excelsior University, visit www.excelsior.edu.
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Contacto con los medios de comunicación Universidad Excelsior:
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