ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.—Holy Name Medical Center recently announced the relocation and renaming of its nursing school, now the Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing in Englewood Cliffs.
At the convocation and ribbon cutting, U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez joined Holy Name’s hospital and nursing leadership teams, nursing school faculty, alumni, and future graduates.
“Every single day, in hospitals throughout New Jersey, across the nation, and around the world, in times of peace and in times of war, nurses are the front lines of our health care system, making a difference in the lives of others,” said Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee that sets national health policy. “From all accounts, Sister Claire Tynan lived a life of distinguished service to the students she taught, the patients she served and the nursing field she loved, and it’s a fitting tribute to have this distinguished School of Nursing renamed in her honor.”
“This is a critical step in our continued commitment to the future of nursing,” said Sheryl Slonim, DNP, RN-BC, NEA-BC, APN-C, Chief Nursing Officer at Holy Name Medical Center. “In 1925, our founders—The Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace—had the foresight to step into the future to begin an essential nursing program. Sister Claire Tynan was the driving force behind that effort, serving as an educator and mentor for nearly five decades. Her leadership and legacy is ingrained in our 94-year history of producing nursing graduates who are highly skilled, courageous, and compassionate.”
The new spacious, modern facility overlooks the Hudson River and admits 80 students annually. Students benefit from early clinical experiences at Holy Name, which provide them with an opportunity to match theory with practice. Clinical simulation experiences are also part of the curriculum through Holy Name’s nationally accredited Russell Berrie Institute for Simulation Learning.
Students can enroll in the two-year registered nurse (RN) program, the one-year licensed practice nurse (LPN) program, or the LPN to RN Pathway program. Through its collaborative agreement with Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, the School of Nursing offers students in the RN program the option of taking college credits, in addition to the basic curriculum, to earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Health Sciences from Saint Peter’s University.
“Nurses who graduate from the Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing will have limitless opportunities and we are proud to be a part of that journey,” said Michael Maron, president and CEO at Holy Name. “We consistently hear from patients about the incredible impact our nurses have had on their lives, often times during the most vulnerable part of their lives. From the ER to our inpatient units—our nurses are what set us apart and make Holy Name different.”
Holy Name recently received the prestigious Magnet® Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the highest, most respected distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient care, with only 6% of healthcare organizations nationwide achieving recognition. For more information about the Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing, visit holyname.org/schoolofnursing or call (551) 248-4600.
