Covid-19 (Coronavirus): For information related to COVID-19, visit vcuhealth.org/covid-19. For information specific to children and families, visit Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU.
Covid-19 (Coronavirus): For information related to COVID-19, visit vcuhealth.org/covid-19. For information specific to children and families, visit Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU.
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The mission of nursing at VCU Health is to provide high-quality, compassionate and individualized nursing care for all our patients and their families. Nursing, in cooperation with interdisciplinary colleagues and in congruence with the medical center's mission, vision and values, is committed to:
In recognition of the standards of a healthy work environment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice and as a Magnet-recognized organization, nursing leaders focus their efforts and energies to create an environment where nurses can practice nursing according to the values of the profession and the organization and make their optimal contribution to patient care. Deborah Zimmermann, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Chief nursing officer
and vice president of
Patient Care Services
Congruent with the vision of VCU Health, our vision is to be nationally recognized in creating a thriving culture that exemplifies caring, knowledge and leadership in the practice of nursing in the safest health care organization in the U.S.
This vision reflects an overall organizational commitment to both patients and staff. Our mission and vision demonstrates a commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate, individualized and innovative care for all patients and their families with a shared dedication to education and research.
We also share the same values of VCU Health:
These values, in conjunction with our mission and vision, serve as the foundation for quality initiatives and the strategic plan.
