BCHS educator receives second certification
Wendy Walsemann, RN, BSN, CCRN, PCCN, clinical educator in the cardio-pulmonary
department at Battle Creek Health System, recently received
her progressive care certification (PCCN) from the American
Association of Critical Care Nurses.
The first exam was given in 2004 and to date approximately
1,500 RNs nationwide have successfully completed the
test. The exam focuses on the care of the acutely ill
adult patient. In addition to Walsemann's progressive
care certification, she is also certified as an adult
critical care registered nurse (CCRN).
Battle Creek Health System, sponsored by two parent
organizations--Trinity Health (the fourth largest Catholic
health system in the U.S. with 12 hospitals, 9 nursing
homes, 19 senior house facilities, 8 home health care
agencies, and 4 hospices in Michigan alone) and BCHS
Community Partners, is accredited by the Joint Commission
on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Battle
Creek Health System as a recipient of the 2008 HealthGrades
Orthopaedic Surgery Excellence Award(tm). HealthGrades
is a leading health care information company that provides
objective 'report card' ratings nationwide. BCHS provides
excellent health care for the community and promotes
wellness for the whole person with access and compassion
for all. For the latest medical information, visit the
BCHS web site at www.bchealth.com or call the BCHS Marketing
Department at (269) 966-8132.
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