Support nursing excellence

Why nursing makes the difference 

When patients recover faster, avoid complications or feel truly seen during vulnerable moments, a nurse is often at the center of that care. At Baylor Scott & White, nurses serve as advocates, collaborators and leaders—driving better outcomes across millions of patient encounters each year. 

This commitment to nursing excellence is reflected across Baylor Scott & White— and exemplified at Baylor University Medical Center, one of fewer than 1% of hospitals nationwide to earn five Magnet® designations. 

Philanthropy helps ensure nurses have the skills, confidence and resources to deliver expert, compassionate care—today and into the future. 

Building confidence from day one

All new graduate nurses at Baylor Scott & White participate in a one-year Graduate Nurse Residency Program that provides structured training, mentorship and peer support. This foundation helps nurses transition successfully into professional practice, strengthens retention and supports consistent, high-quality care at the bedside. 

Donor support sustains this critical training pipeline and helps prepare nurses for the complex demands of modern healthcare. 

Advancing innovation at the bedside 

Nursing innovation often begins where care is delivered. At leading medical centers such as Baylor University Medical Center, nurses advance innovation and leadership at the bedside, translating training and research into safer, more effective patient care. 

With philanthropic support, nurses pursue continuing education, lead research initiatives and implement new approaches that improve the patient experience—from reducing invasive procedures to expanding comfort-focused care. 

These investments help scale promising practices across our health system, improving outcomes for patients and families.

Nurturing the next generation of nurse leaders  

Strong nursing leadership is essential to patient safety, staff engagement and long-term system resilience.  

Donor support expands access to mentorship, executive education and leadership development opportunities—preparing nurses to guide teams, shape policy and advance a culture of excellence. 

For more information, contact

Lynn Bohne

Director, Development

Call 469.215.9151

Email Lynn.Bohne@BSWHealth.org