Valley Hospital Named Nursing Certification Advocacy Winner

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Valley Hospital received the 2020 Nursing Certification Advocacy award from the American Board of Nursing Specialties, according to a news release from Valley Health System.

The award was given to Valley for their strong demonstration of support for specialty nursing, according to the release. The ABNS Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy publicly recognizes organizations that "advocate for or promote specialty nursing certification."

Only one healthcare organization is selected each year.

"We are proud to have received this prestigious recognition," said Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President of Patient Care Service Ann Marie Leichman, in a statement. "This award exemplifies Valley's strong commitment to nursing certification and professional development for nurses of all levels and specialties."

“It is very clear that The Valley Hospital is deeply committed to providing safe, reliable, high-quality care to their patients and their community and see specialty nursing certification as a major way to achieve their goals, “said President of the American Board of Nursing Specialties Janie Schumaker, in a statement. "They are true role models and we are inspired by their support for nursing and specialty nursing certification."