Upstate Nursing

05/01/2026

Excellence isn’t a goal here, it is a standard.

This means:
⭐️ a culture that supports nurses
⭐️ opportunities for growth & advancement
⭐️ a voice in decision-making
⭐️ a team that prioritizes excellence in patient care

Magnet isn’t just a title, it’s what nurses deserve.

We are so grateful of our teams!

04/30/2026

Meet Gabrielle Stehle, NSC on 9G!

Gabrielle is currently attending OCC to pursue her nursing degree while taking advantage of Upstate’s tuition assistance program. After 5 years with Upstate, she’s set to graduate next May, an exciting milestone!

We’re grateful to have Gabrielle on our team and are proud to support her nursing journey!

Thanks to Upstate Nursing Social Media Ambassador Grace for highlighting Gabrielle!

04/29/2026

Congratulations to Anthony Newkirk, who has been an adult SWAT Nurse for 2 years, on obtaining his CCRN certification!

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses CCRN certification recognizes advanced knowledge and expertise in caring for critically ill patients, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and the highest standards of patient care.

At Upstate Medical University, we’re proud to support nurses pursuing professional growth by covering the cost of certification, helping remove financial barriers, and investing in career advancement. Congratulations, Anthony, on this well-earned achievement!

04/28/2026

Taking a minute to shout out to Kayli Calkins, clinical trainer from the MICU, who was recognized by our Heart Failure Program for her excellence in patient advocacy and persistence in safe discharge planning for our heart failure patients.

Kayli has gone above and beyond to make sure that her patient’s voice and goals of care are both heard and understood. Her advocacy also ensures that a safe transition of care is maintained and the risk of readmission and mortality in this population is decreased.

Thank you for all that you do. The Heart Failure Program, patients, and the institution are honored to have you caring for this population!

Congratulations, Kayli!

04/27/2026

Can you guess which two are psych RNs!?

04/27/2026

Congratulations to Rob Springstead on his DAISY Award nomination! 🌼⁠
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Rob is the kind of leader every nurse hopes to have in their corner, supportive, compassionate, and always ready to advocate for his team. Upstate Nursing Social Media Ambassador Ellen shared how much his leadership means to the Community ED and that the department simply wouldn’t be the same without him.⁠
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Thank you, Rob, for the care you show your staff and patients each day. This recognition is incredibly well deserved!

04/25/2026

With 90+ nursing specialty areas, opportunity looks different at Upstate.

Why does that matter? Because nursing careers aren’t one-size-fits-all. Having access to so many specialty areas means nurses can grow their skills, explore new interests, gain diverse experiences, and even transition into new roles throughout their careers, all without leaving Upstate.

Our Peds Support Pool is a great example of what that can look like. This team of dedicated RNs who work across multiple pediatric units and specialty areas at Golisano Children’s Hospital, giving nurses the chance to experience different practice settings, build broad expertise, and discover where their passions may lead.

Career growth can mean advancing, specializing, or simply exploring what’s possible, and with 90+ areas to grow into, that possibility is huge.

Pictured here is the Peds Support Pool at their second annual retreat! They are rocking matching hair clips provided by their manager, who brought them back from her recent AONL retreat!

04/24/2026

04/24/2026

Steph and Julia, both RNs on night shift in the Adult ED at Upstate University Hospital, are caring for patients in the region’s only Level I Trauma Center!

From high-acuity emergencies and trauma activations to the steady flow of patients who walk through the doors overnight, Adult ED nurses combine quick critical thinking, strong teamwork, and calm under pressure, because every second counts.

Thanks to Upstate Nursing Social Media Ambassador Sophia for highlighting your team!

04/23/2026

Special thanks to Landon, son of one of our amazing RNs, Erin, who works in the ICU here at Upstate! Landon joined the Upstate team at a special Syracuse Crunch hockey game to help spread awareness about organ donation, and he made a big impact.

Alongside our Upstate team, Landon helped staff the information table and sparked meaningful conversations with attendees about the importance of donation.

His enthusiasm, compassion, and willingness to advocate for others reminded us that champions for this cause come in all ages.

Special thanks to Landon, his mom Erin, Nurse Managers Melissa and Matt, Julie, and Kris, Upstate's in-house coordinator for donations to the Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network, for helping raise awareness and inspire our community.

Because of advocates like Landon, the message of hope through organ donation continues to grow.

04/23/2026

Shoutout to clinical leaders Moira and Rachel, with their Nursing supervisor Erin (in the middle), who all work together on 4 North at Community Hospital!

Looking for a nursing career change or graduating from nursing school? Join a team that supports you every shift!

Contact our Nursing Recruitment team to speak with a recruiter!
Nrecruit@upstate.edu

Thanks to Dan, RN, and Social Media Ambassador for highlighting this team!