Nursing

Anne Arundel nurses are empowered to bring best practices directly to the bedside, consistent with our commitment to delivering evidence-based quality care and creating opportunities for learning and growth.

Magnet® Recognition

Anne Arundel Medical Center is proud to have achieved Magnet® recognition as one of only six percent of hospitals to receive this honor. Our nursing organization was particularly noted for our leadership, nurse-physician collaboration, patient satisfaction, evidence-based practice, and commitment to patient- and family-centered care. Anne Arundel nurses clearly set the benchmark for quality care in our community and beyond.

Patient- & Family-Centered Care

Patient- and family-centered care requires more than a skill set. It requires a mindset focused on the principles of Dignity and Respect, Information Sharing, Participation and Collaboration. Patients and families are encouraged to be participatory members of the health care team — helping to make decisions about their care or the care of a loved one.

Nursing Quality

Our nursing quality councils are based on a three-tier infrastructure — unit level, service line level, and organizational level. Each level escalates to the next, allowing for strong communication and collaboration between quality councils, as well as within and between the service lines. Within the councils, nurses formulate their practice questions, conduct literature reviews, review research articles, and create quality improvement projects geared to the specific needs of their patients.

Professional Development

Anne Arundel Medical Center makes career growth and advancement a priority for our nurses. We have a formal clinical ladder program and clinical ladder coaches who can help you assess your goals and guide you through the portfolio and application process.

Your continuing education is important to us. That’s why we offer financial aid and scholarship opportunities for nurses who want to go back to school. You will also have free access to CE Direct, an online program which hosts more than 600 ANCC-accredited courses that can be taken from work or home. In addition, our Clinical Education and Professional Development department arranges for seminars, workshops and more.