About Nurses
Nursing Excellence
Timpanogos employs over 350 nurses who “care like family” as they work in various roles such as leadership, management, support functions, and direct patient care. They volunteer and serve while providing for their own families. Below are some examples of ways they contribute to our community and beyond.
Magnet Recognition® for Excellence
Timpanogos Regional Hospital has achieved ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designations twice. Additionally, we have achieved Magnet Recognition® for Excellence in Nursing, which is the highest and most prestigious distinction that a healthcare organization can receive for nursing. We believe that speaks volumes as to the unique environment that Timpanogos Regional Hospital has that encourages nurses to grow, learn, hone leadership skills and do what they do best—provide exceptional patient care.
The Daisy® Award
The DAISY® Award is used by over 4,500 healthcare facilities to recognize and honor Extraordinary Nurses who use skill and compassion in the “super-human” work they do every day.
The Nurse Practice Committee and Nursing Council review the nominations submitted by patients, co-workers, physicians and the community. One nurse is selected and presented the DAISY® Award each quarter. The nominations are touching and personal and represent the truly wonderful work nurses do.
An example of a DAISY® Award winner is Chase Adams. Chase was nominated by a patient who said, “Chase always provided compassionate care to me. Once stable, after 2+ weeks of being in the ICU, he took the time to take me outside to see the sunshine to see my dog, despite not being my RN for the day, and took the time to do this while it was his break. He is a model of an extraordinary RN.”
The Nurse Professional Practice Model
At Timpanogos Regional Hospital, the Nurse Professional Practice Model—developed by the Nurse Practice Council—serves as a guiding framework for delivering exceptional, compassionate care. Visually represented by a series of interconnected mountain peaks, the model places “Patient, Family, Community” at its center, and over-arching sunshine “Improving the Lives We Touch”, both symbolizing the hospital’s unwavering focus on those it serves.
Surrounding this central theme are four foundational pillars:
- Exceptional Nursing Outcomes – A commitment to clinical excellence and measurable improvements in patient health.
- Evidence-Based Care – Grounding nursing practice in the latest research and proven methodologies.
- Inter-Professional Teamwork and Respect – Fostering collaboration across disciplines to ensure cohesive, respectful care delivery.
- Encourage and Embrace Life-Long Learning – Supporting continuous professional development and growth among nursing staff.
Together, these elements reflect a holistic approach to healthcare—one that values collaboration, education, and evidence-based practice to achieve the best possible outcomes.
The model is anchored by the hospital’s and HCA Healthcare’s mission statement:
“Above all else we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.”
This statement encapsulates the spirit and dedication of Timpanogos nurses, who strive daily to uplift and heal through compassionate, expert care.
Community Outreach
Nurses at Timpanogos Hospital make a difference not only in direct patient care, but also in our community through community service and outreach. One such example is through Teddy Bear Clinics.
The Teddy Bear Clinic is an event where children come to the hospital emergency with their parent(s) and they can bring a teddy bear (stuffed animal or doll). The hospital and nursing staff meet with community children and help them provide care to their teddy bear, like they would receive in the hospital. Examples of some of the Teddy Bear Clinic care stations provided by nurses are getting an ultrasound, emergency care including casting and splinting sprains and broken bones. The radiology staff has taught about x-rays and showed visitors what x-rays looked like and the laboratory teaches about drawing blood. There are ambulances and helicopters and lots of fun prizes.
The event allows nursing staff and others to minimize fears of children who may later become a patient by answering questions and providing a better understanding of what happens in the hospital.
What nurses are saying
We asked nurses various questions related to what motivates them to do what they do for patients. Here are some of the questions and responses we received.
What motivates you when you come to work?
I love serving my community! I always hope my patients have a good experience under my care, and feel safe and cared for. I personally have been a patient and have seen first-hand what a difference it makes to have a caring nurse who listened to my concerns. I hope to give the highest quality care possible. I love when my patients feel positively about their stay.
Do you remember a particular nursing experience that changed your life? What was the event?
I took care of a new mother once, (at another hospital out of state) who was working so hard to overcome a substance addiction. With our program "Eat Sleep Console" we were able to care for her and her baby together. We were able to get her enrolled in a community program where she lived with her baby while she got treatment. She stayed on our unit for several days while she was getting enrolled, so we got to know her well. She was so sweet and genuine and grateful for help. She has been clean and sober for a few years now and is a wonderful mother to her sweet daughter. This absolutely changed my life seeing how much of a difference a community of caring nurses and health professionals made in her life. I think about her often.
If you could choose a career path over again, would you still be a nurse? Why or why not?
I can't imagine doing anything else as a career path, other than being a nurse, so, yes! I would choose this path again. It can be exhausting and grueling at times, but so rewarding and so worth it. I love helping others and always want to ease their pain and support them on their path to healing. I work with new moms and babies, and always get satisfaction when new moms gain confidence in themselves.
What is your favorite aspect of nursing care?
My favorite aspect of nursing care is the human connection. Being a steady and compassionate presence for patients and their families during vulnerable time as well as mentoring new nurses to help them build confidence and grow into compassionate, competent caregivers. I find deep purpose in advocating for both patients and nurses needs, making them feel seen and supported. Contributing to both patient care and the development of nurses is what makes this work so meaningful to me.
As a nurse, what do you think is the most important thing you do when providing patient care?
The most important thing I do is ensure that patients feel safe, respected, and well-informed. This includes thorough assessments, timely communication with the care team, and listening closely to the patient and their family. Providing consistent, compassionate, and evidence-based care is the foundation of trust and healing. It’s about treating the whole person, not just the illness.
How has a career in nursing helped you in your personal life?
Nursing has taught me patience, empathy, and how to stay calm under pressure—skills that naturally extend into my personal life. I’ve become a better listener and more emotionally attuned to the people around me. It’s also given me a deep sense of gratitude and perspective. Knowing how fragile health can be has made me more present and appreciative in everyday life.
What would your life-long achievement goal as a nurse be?
My life-long goal as a nurse is to leave a meaningful legacy through both patient care and the mentorship of future nurses. I aspire to be the kind of nurse who not only provides safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care, but also takes the time to teach, support, and inspire the next generation of nurses. Sharing knowledge, modeling professionalism, and helping others grow in their confidence and clinical skills is something I find deeply fulfilling. Ultimately, I want to be remembered as someone who made a lasting impact—both at the bedside and beyond—by elevating those around me.