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Nursing News at West Penn Nurses at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital constantly strive to go above and beyond, for their patients, for the community and for the profession. Recent activities include the following.
On May 12, 2009, West Penn Hospital's Nursing Division held it's annual Celebration of Excellence in Nursing event to honor nurses for their professional achievements. Left to right, M.J. Maier, BSN, RN, and Mary Ann Raible, BSN, RN, co-chairs of The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Nursing Division's Recognition and Retention Committee, pose with the hospital's President and Chief Executive Officer Dawn Gideon at the May 12, 2009, Celebration of Excellence in Nursing event. On May 18-19 and May 20, 2009, West Penn Hospital's Nursing Division hosted national Magnet conferences, with attendees at both conferences coming from as far away as Texas. West Penn's Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Rose Gaglia, MPM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC (far right), and Magnet Recognition Director Jacqueline Collavo, BSN, RN, NE-BC, talk with a Magnet Conference attendee at the May 18-19 conference hosted by The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Nursing Division. Contact West Penn's Director of Magnet Recognition.
	On December 7, 2006, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital became the first hospital in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania to receive the prestigious Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing. Read about West Penn's journey toward Magnet recognition.

Nursing News at West Penn