SSM Health Matters Blog

Certification process leads to specialized training, career achievements for SSM Health nurses Certification process leads to specialized training, career achievements for SSM Health nurses

Thank you to all our certified nurses for your dedication, achievements, and deep commitment to patient safety and nursing excellence.

Sky’s the limit as degrees help nurses advance at SSM Health Sky’s the limit as degrees help nurses advance at SSM Health

We honor the variety of degrees held by our SSM Health nurses. Thank you for bringing your unique experience to care for our patients.

Word up: Nurses play a major role in the patient experience Word up: Nurses play a major role in the patient experience

More than any other caregiver, nursing caregivers have the most interaction with patients. Fueled by empathy and compassion, SSM Health nurses don’t just recognize the need to perfect the patient experience – they encompass the heartfelt desire to make it happen.

‘My voice matters’: Nurses share why empowerment is important ‘My voice matters’: Nurses share why empowerment is important

Research shows that professional governance in nursing leads to improved patient outcomes, improved morale, increased job satisfaction and engagement, improved collaboration and improved communication.

Weighing the benefits and costs of extracurriculars Weighing the benefits and costs of extracurriculars

Students can benefit from extracurricular activities, but more isn’t always better.

How do you count dedication? SSM Health nurses have 97,000 years of service How do you count dedication? SSM Health nurses have 97,000 years of service

As we celebrate Nurses Day on May 6, Nurses Week (May 6-12) and Nurses Month (May), we will honor the nurses who dedicate their profession to SSM Health.