Nurses at Alexandria are committed to excellence and are very involved in improving all aspects of patient care. Our ongoing pursuit of best practices has resulted in many clinical nurses involved in evidence-based practice projects and nursing research. We are proud to have these contributions to patient care represented in a variety of venues including poster presentations, podium presentations, and publications.
The future for Inova Alexandria Hospital, nursing, and our community is very bright. As plans are underway to build a new Inova Alexandria Hospital, we are thrilled to have nursing engaged with the architects and designers in the creation of a world class facility for our community and the patients we serve. Every aspect and element of the new hospital is being designed with our patients in mind and our nurses involved. The future promises to be one of growth, opportunity, and development. Nursing will be at the forefront of this, and I am honored to be part of this exciting journey.
Francine Barr, DNP, RN
Chief Nursing Officer, Inova Alexandria Hospital
Vice President of Nursing for Inova Schar Heart and Vascular
Nurses at Inova Alexandria Hospital are teachers, servant leaders, facilitators, consultants, change agents, coaches, researchers, clinical experts, and motivators. As one team, we inspire and empower our nurses to perform at the highest level of professionalism and to achieve and validate skills and confidence through engagement and feedback.
We value a caring environment and support caring practices for self, co-workers and for our patients. Our team of extraordinary nurses practice our theoretical framework of Dr. Jean Watson’s Human Caring Theory through caring moments, connection and compassion at every encounter.
We have our finger on the pulse of nursing inside and outside our organization, bringing new ideas and approaches that elevate nursing practice.
Our team orients, mentors, encourages, and guides transition to nursing practice at all levels at Inova Alexandria Hospital, including:
- New graduate nurses
- Nurses changing specialty
- New-hire proficient nurses
- New nurse leaders
- APRN transition to practice
Inova Nursing Purpose
At Inova, our nursing practice is grounded in connection, caring, compassion, and excellence through innovation, and the best evidence, in service to our patients, their families, our communities, and each other.
Inova Nursing Aspiration
Inova nurses aim to be the most trusted nurses in the nation.
A Reputation for Excellence
Inova Alexandria Hospital is a nationally recognized, advanced community hospital with a rich history. We’ve been proudly serving our diverse community for more than a century and are committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for the entire family.