In honor of Nurses Week May 6-12, Saint Francis Hospital has lauded its exceptional nursing staff with a week-long celebration that included a spa day, nursing awards, and a "popcorn and a movie" dedication in which non-nursing employees were featured on an hour-long video, thanking Saint Francis Hospital nurses for their dedication to providing exceptional nursing care to the hospital's patients. 

 "We have the best nurses in the world," said Jeffrey Murphy, CEO, Saint Francis Hospital, "55% of the hospital's nursing staff has advanced credentials in their field of expertise, while the nation's average is only 27%."

Additionally, Saint Francis Hospital was also the first hospital in Illinois to establish the first Chicagoland Chapter of the Cardiovascular Nurses Association.

The nursing team is led by Angelique Richard, Ph.D, Vice President of Patient Care Services, a passionate advocate for nurses and their ongoing education.

"Angelique is a powerhouse, and a very inspirational human being. She is extremely supportive of the nursing team and they are a thriving group because of it. Nobody has better nurses than we do," said Margo Schafer, Director, Public Relations.

Saint Francis Hospital, a leader in cardiac medicine on Chicago's north shore, was the first hospital in the entire Chicagoland are to offer cardiac bypass surgery. The hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and is home to the first and only accredited chest pain center in Illinois.

Saint Francis Hospital is part of Resurrection Health Care, a family of health care services providing advanced medical care and exceptional customer service with compassion and hope. Its hospitals, nursing homes, retirement communities, home health services, behavioral health programs and other services are conveniently located in many Chicagoland neighborhoods. Resurrection Health Care is a not-for-profit Catholic organization sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth and the Sisters of the Resurrection.