Evidence-based Practice and Nursing
Memorial Hermann is committed to cultivating and supporting our nurses as they work to improve patient care and generate nurse-led research through evidence-based practice initiatives, strengthening nurses' involvement in the use, generation and dissemination of knowledge to advance nursing practice and patient care. Learn more about the Memorial Hermann Institute for Nursing Excellence »
Professional Nurse Advancement Program
The Memorial Hermann Professional Nurse Advancement Program (PNAP) is a performance-based career advancement program, supported by the Magnet Model® framework and a comprehensive performance evaluation system that promotes high-quality patient care and contributes to positive patient outcomes.
PNAP recognizes and rewards our direct care nurses for their professional contributions to the practice environment and accomplishments in accordance with indicators of clinical expertise and contributions to their team and the organization. PNAP nurses receive a monetary reward for their participation and PNAP advancement.
The theoretical framework for the PNAP is based on nursing theorist Dr. Patricia Benner’s stages of expertise and the American Nurses Association’s Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice©. The optional program consists of two levels: PNAP-P (Proficient) and PNAP-E (Expert) that provide flexible choices of professional activities to meet interests and talents of the nurses and needs of the organization.
Nurse Residency Program
The Nurse Residency program, a comprehensive transition-to-practice program for newly graduated RNs, has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Practice Transition Program (PTAP) with distinction.
The residency program helps new nurses adapt to their new environment and gives them an opportunity to work with their colleagues on an evidence-based practice project. At the core of the residency is the Vizient/AACN NRP™ curriculum and ongoing Memorial Hermann clinical development programs. Learn more »
RN Fellowship Program
The RN Fellowship Program gives experienced nurses an evidence-based training pathway to enter a new practice specialty. The program provides a structured framework in which nurses learn and train to deliver quality care in a new nursing specialty. Learn more about clinical fellowships »
Certification and Advanced Degrees
Memorial Hermann encourages nurses to enhance their professional development through certification and advanced education. Gaining professional certification validates a nurse’s mastery of skills and knowledge, while recertification and additional education support career-long learning and advanced practice.
Education and Certification Assistance
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- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Student loan repayment
- No-cost program
Fee-free Nursing Specialty Certification Exams
- Memorial Hermann realizes that having certified nurses complements high-quality care. As such, certification is supported through reimbursement for approved certifications as listed by Magnet and the ANCC.
Continuing Education
- Memorial Hermann realizes that continuous learning and professional growth and development is a key component of nursing excellence. As such, Memorial Hermann offers a wide range of in-person continuing education (CE) opportunities including professional conferences within the system. Online education can be obtained free of charge from CE Direct which every nurse has access to.