Nursing

Committed to Patient Care

Our team of compassionate, extraordinary nurses is recognized as among the best in the region. We have earned the esteemed Magnet® redesignation - the nation’s highest honor for excellence in care. Learn about our professional nursing model.

Magnet redesignation is steadfast proof of our commitment to excellence in healthcare. We prioritize education and development for nurses during every stage of their career.

For patients, that means superior care delivered by our nurses - who are supported to achieve excellence. We outperform national benchmarks in multiple patient outcomes, patient satisfaction and nursing satisfaction.

Our nurses have a voice in interdisciplinary decision-making that impacts their professional practice. Patient care is innovative and evidence-based.

Awards

We have been on the frontlines of some of the hospital’s greatest accomplishments including several awards and designations:

• "Baby-Friendly Hospital" Designation
• Level 3 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center
• HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence (eighth consecutive year, 2021)
• "Best of the Seacoast"

Our visionary leaders advocate for keeping patients at the center of all we do. We partner with patients, families and our interdisciplinary colleagues to continually provide the highest quality, patient-centered nursing in the Greater Seacoast area. Our goal is to improve the health outcomes of our patients and of the local communities with innovative, evidence-based practices.

Professional Development and Recognition for our Nurses

• Our Professional Recognition Program is a career ladder designed for clinical nurses that allows them to grow and advance in their profession without having to leave the bedside. You can continue doing what you love – establishing relationships with and caring for patients – and your expertise will be recognized, professionally and financially.
• Our nurses are encouraged to validate their expertise through board certification in their chosen specialty. We’ll provide resources to help you achieve this goal.
• Our Nursing Education, Research, and Innovation (NERI) department is here to support you as you explore educational, academic, mentorship, and career opportunities.
• NERI does offer considerable support/resources to nurses returning to the workforce and those new to acute care. We truly provide individualized orientation programs whether you are a new grad or a nurse of 30 years, regardless of your background.

Daisy Award

WDH partners with the DAISY Foundation to recognize exceptional nursing care through the DAISY Award Program.

Rose Award

The Rose Award (Recognition of Staff Excellence) was created as a way to recognize the excellence of compassionate caregivers.

Learn about the Magnet® Recognition program.

New Graduates

New graduates have everything they need for career development and certifications when they join the Nursing team at Wentworth Douglass. The integration of classroom, simulation training and preceptor in the residency program allows new nurses to seamlessly transition to professional practice.