Two IU Health nurses, Jennifer Burchett and Holly Weaver, were recently recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for their compassionate, innovative spirits. Today, Daily Nurse proudly names nursing leaders Burchett and Weaver as our Nurses of the Week and celebrates their unwavering commitment to nursing.
Burchett, a clinical nurse at IU Health Methodist Hospital, was named the 2023 Magnet Nurse of the Year.
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, she was the Emergency Medical Trauma Center charge nurse.
Burchett’s leadership in active shooter training led to a 105% increase in team member safety awareness among her colleagues. She also introduced a new unit-level nurse mentoring program, emphasizing work-life balance, professional development, and the importance of community within the healthcare profession.
Weaver, an IU Health Jay Hospital nurse, earned the 2023 Pathway Nurse of the Year, Direct Care Nurse. As a maternal-infant navigator, Weaver’s genuine compassion for her patients led to creating a groundbreaking pilot program addressing food insecurity. Using her community connections, she established a food pantry within IU Health, providing crucial nutrition for those in need.
Nominate a Nurse of the Week! Every Wednesday, DailyNurse.com features a nurse making a difference in the lives of their patients, students, and colleagues. We encourage you to nominate a nurse who has impacted your life as the next Nurse of the Week, and we’ll feature them online and in our weekly newsletter.
