Giving to our nurses, who give us so much.
Our nurses provide round-the-clock compassionate care to patients and their families. Your gift will support these essential caregivers in advancing their knowledge, while strengthening nursing programs and initiatives across Dartmouth Health.
20%
of nurses in the U.S. hold a master’s degree or higher.
51%
of nurses said they had to borrow money to finance their nursing degree.
1 in 4
nurses said they felt burnout every day in 2021.
The essential role of nurses in the patient experience can’t be overstated. When people are in need of expert care and comfort, they turn to nurses. And we answer that call.”
Supporting the Next Generation of Nursing Leaders
Many nurses long to further their education so that they can make an even greater difference in the lives of patients. Nurses with advanced degrees are able to specialize in specific clinical areas or take on leadership roles. But often nurses can’t afford the tuition expense. A gift to nursing education will enable more nurses to pursue advanced degrees while they continue to work for Dartmouth Health. This means more expert care for our patients, and a stronger workforce in our communities.
Supporting Spirit in Oncology Nursing
Oncology nurses wear many hats and are by their patients’ sides throughout the cancer journey. Miriam Dowling-Schmitt, MS, RN, CPPS, CPHQ, senior director of nursing operations quality and patient safety for Dartmouth Cancer Center, shares her thoughts on the unique roles of oncology nurses, forward-thinking leadership structure, and the future of nursing at Dartmouth Cancer Center.
Healthcare Workers Are Hurting. How Do We Help Them Heal?
The pandemic didn’t just strain the healthcare system; it laid bare its flaws and caused those sworn to heal to suffer profound psychological wounds. To address the crisis of moral injury and burnout among healthcare workers, Geisel researchers developed a structured intervention called RECONN (Reflection and Connection). This initiative, supported in part by the Levy Incubator, aims to mitigate the effects of moral injury and strengthen social support among healthcare workers.
