Margaret Hempstead BSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC, EMT-B

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Margaret Hempstead BSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC, EMT-B

Margaret Hempstead has enjoyed a 43-year nursing career at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital, a Magnet Recognized hospital in Oceanside, New York. She serves as a Nurse Manager of a department of 20 infusion/vascular therapy nurses and holds both the CRNI® and VA-BC credentials

Margaret is a staunch follower of INS’ Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice. She is well versed and lives by them in her daily practice. She also instills the importance of following the Standards with not only her own staff members, but all clinical providers throughout the hospital. She is often called upon as a resource by her staff, nurse educators, and administration.

As a leader, Margaret will never ask her staff to perform a task she herself is not willing to perform. Despite the multitude of responsibilities she holds as a manager, Margaret is often seen at the bedside performing vascular access procedures especially when the unit is short staffed. A strong supporter of continuing education, she is frequently observed watching webinars or reading articles in order to keep current. Most importantly, Margaret advocates for patient safety and comfort. It is not uncommon for her to give her business card to patients to assure them that she is available if needed.

We offer our congratulations to Margaret and thank her for her commitment to her patients, colleagues, and the infusion specialty!

Leadership

This award is presented to an infusion nurse in a management position or higher who provides leadership, guidance, dedicated service and vision of success to his or her organization and exemplifies the traits of a leader.

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