Nursing
Nursing Philosophy
A philosophy of nursing at Pratt Regional Medical Center is etched in SERVICE. At PRMC optimization of health centers around each unique patient and includes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
S - Shared Leadership
E - Education
R - Respect
V - Vision
I - Integrity
C - Compassion
E - Everyone
Nurses are effectively patient care managers with the power to positively impact all aspects of care. All patients and nursing staff are equally important in the business of nursing at PRMC, and shared governance is the responsibility of everyone. Patients are encouraged to share in the leadership of their care. Interdisciplinary, collaborative processes are vital to creating a patient/family centered, caring environment. Advocacy for our patients is also advanced through local, state, and national activism.
Nursing staff qualify to provide care through licensure, competence, and a commitment to professional development through lifelong learning. Mentoring people and the evolution of healthcare will remain a priority. Through education of patients, family, and the community; nursing will advocate for health and healing of all. Education should inform evidence-based practice and lead to an outcomes orientation that seeks to advance individual patient health, caregiver wellbeing and the profession of nursing.
Respect for each other, patients, families, visitors, and ourselves. This creates an environment in which caregivers want to work and patients want to receive care. Professionalism is rooted in maturity and respect for others. Respect for patient autonomy and honoring the patient as the driver of their own health builds relationships. Healthy relationships can only be achieved through respectful interactions. Culturally competent care allows nurses to respect a patient's beliefs.
To care for others, we must actively plan for the future of nursing at PRMC. This mandates strategic planning to accomplish effective recruiting, succession, and achievement of a future vision that is designed purposefully.
Nursing is viewed by the public as a highly respected profession. To uphold the perception of others and to best serve our patients and each other, nursing staff will be honest, responsible, accountable, reliable, and ethical always. Integrity means that our patients can count on us to keep their healthcare private and uphold the laws of the land to the fullest capacity.
Caring through empathy, understanding, and vulnerability, nursing care will include promotion, maintenance, and restoration of the body, mind, and spirit of all individuals. Compassion extends to caregivers, co-workers, providers and all within the environment and community.
Everyone has a right to healthcare in an environment that is inclusive and care that is equitable. Everyone can expect that nurses will treat with dignity and protect from harm regardless of personal differences or characteristics. We will value diversity, while delivering holistic care to impact the quality of life from birth to ensuring the dignity in death.
Professional Practice Model and Care Delivery System
The professional practice model at PRMC reflects a modified team nursing approach. Utilizing the skills from diversly educated professionals including MSN, BSN, and ADN prepared Registered Nurses, LPNs, and CNAs; our nursing team promotes collaboration, communication, and compassionate delivery of high-quality care to our patients. We maintain nurse to patient ratios by volume and acuity with input welcomed by staff to ensure safe staffing (1:5 in Med/Surg and 1:2 in ICU for example).
Summer Nurse Internship Program Information
PRMC’s purpose for this program is to provide a summer learning experience for college nursing students. *Nursing students should apply starting in April 2023 using the apply button below. Preferences given to those who are between their Junior and Senior year in an accredited BSN nursing school program.
Our Human Resources Team
The mission of Pratt Regional Medical Center is to provide excellent, compassionate healthcare to our patients. We look for the most capable, caring employees to fulfill our mission and work hard to take make sure they have a great place to work.
Meet Our Team
Pratt Regional Medical Center is proud to partner with @thedaisyfoundation and honor our nurses with The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses
Honorees are nominated by patients or peers who show gratitude for the compassionate care nurses provide each and every day. #DAISYNURSE
Twice a year PRMC celebrates the honoree in a public ceremony and they receive a beautiful certificate, a Dasy Award pin and a hand-crafted stone sculture entitled "A Healer's Touch".
