38 NYC Health + Hospitals Nurse Leaders Recognized For Achieving Docto
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Dr. Mitchell Katz, President and CEO; Dr. Natalia Cineas, System Chief Nursing Officer; and Dr. Annie George, Senior Director of Nursing Excellence and Research join this year’s recipients of the Doctoral Circle of Excellence.
NYC Health + Hospitals recently recognized 38 nurse leaders who have achieved doctoral-level education. The recognition took place at the health system’s third annual Doctoral Circle of Excellence event, highlighting the contributions and ongoing impact of these nurse scholars across the city's health care landscape. The nurses honored have earned various doctoral degrees, including Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Health Administration (DHA), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), and Doctor of Education (EdD). With this year's inductees, the total number of NYC Health + Hospitals nurses holding doctoral degrees rises to 145.
A Transformative Era in Nursing
Natalia Cineas, MBA, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, FADLN, System Chief Nurse Executive for NYC Health + Hospitals, emphasized how nursing is evolving beyond bedside care into research, innovation, and leadership. “This cohort of exceptional nurses exemplifies the future of our profession. Our Doctoral Circle of Excellence honorees understand that as health care evolves, so must we. They are leading the way,” Cineas said.
The Circle of Excellence isn't just about recognition. It fosters a collaborative network that connects nurse researchers across facilities, promotes mentorship, and integrates evidence-based practices into both clinical and operational settings.
38 NYC Health + Hospitals Nurse Leaders Recognized For Achieving Docto
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Nurse Rosemarie Mason and her colleagues from NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi stand for a round of applause for their doctoral achievement.
38 NYC Health + Hospitals Nurse Leaders Recognized For Achieving Docto
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Nurse Rosemarie Mason and her colleagues from NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi stand for a round of applause for their doctoral achievement.
Supporting Future Nursing Research and Innovation
Annie George, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CCRN-K, FNYAM, Senior Director of Nursing Excellence and Research, also noted the significance of the program. “Induction into this circle offers meaningful recognition and creates invaluable opportunities for networking and guidance in evidence-based practice and research integration,” she stated. The initiative aims to advance nursing science through collaboration and shared expertise.
With the rising demand for nurses prepared for advanced practice, research, and clinical specialties, NYC Health + Hospitals’ investment in these leaders helps address the shortfall in doctoral-educated nurses nationwide. According to national data, only 2.7% of the nation’s registered nurses hold a doctoral degree.
38 NYC Health + Hospitals Nurse Leaders Recognized For Achieving Docto
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Nurses Simone Ashman and Anelyn Banes Sanchez, two of this year’s doctoral awardees from NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan - 1
38 NYC Health + Hospitals Nurse Leaders Recognized For Achieving Docto
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Nurses Simone Ashman and Anelyn Banes Sanchez, two of this year’s doctoral awardees from NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan - 1
Honoring Excellence Across NYC Hospitals
The honorees come from multiple NYC Health + Hospitals facilities, including Bellevue, Jacobi, Kings, Lincoln, Queens, Woodhull, and more. These nurse leaders are already contributing to the enhancement of patient care and nursing practices through research, mentorship, and advanced clinical roles.
Here are a few standout nurses recognized this year:
- Shawnmarie Jackson-Moncrieffe, DNP, RN - Bellevue
- Christine E. Brown, DNP, RN, NP - Jacobi
- Sunita Ghale, DNP, RN, NP - Kings
- Simone Ashman, PhD, RN - Metropolitan
- Charity Enwere, DNP, RN, NP - Queens
- Mira Rucando, DNP, RN, NP - Queens
- Dynah Israel, DNP, RN, NP - Woodhull
These professionals are spearheading projects and initiatives aimed at integrating research findings into patient care, mentoring the next generation of nurses, and addressing healthcare disparities through their work.
A Commitment to Excellence in Nursing
NYC Health + Hospitals is committed to advancing the role of nurses within the healthcare system by supporting further education and leadership. This year’s Doctoral Circle of Excellence highlights the growing recognition that nurse leaders with advanced degrees are critical to the future of patient care and medical research.
As NYC continues to evolve as a hub for world-class healthcare, the importance of supporting nurse leaders through programs like this is crucial to meeting the complex demands of modern healthcare delivery.
For more information on NYC Health + Hospitals and the Doctoral Circle of Excellence, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org.
