Teresa Anderson brings 27 years of nursing experience to her consultation practice, including formal academic education, staff development, advanced practice, nursing leadership and quality performance improvement. Teresa Anderson has been the Magnet™ project director for a large hospital system for 6 years. Teresa's six years of system Magnet project management experience, and three years of ANCC consulting, equip her with the skills needed to assist organizations to identify and navigate the economic, political, and philosophical barriers encountered within organizations as Magnet culture change occurs.
Her in-depth analysis and application of the past three versions of the Magnet Recognition Program® Application Manual provide historical context and insight to organizations seeking Magnet status. Teresa presents at the ANCC Journey to Nursing Excellence™ workshops, the Magnet Program Director workshops, Shared Governance workshops and custom workshops as requested. Teresa's enthusiastic presentation style and genuine joy in the practice of nursing combine to assist organizations in engaging staff members on the Journey to Nursing Excellence. She has served as an abstract reviewer for the National Magnet Conference® for the past two years, is a speaker at the conference, and has assisted in the development of Magnet appraiser training.
Summary of Services
Develops customized education and presentation
Conducts readiness assessment
Evaluates application documents
Prepares organization for site visits
Strategic planning and Magnet project coordination
Education
Teresa received her undergraduate and Master's level degree in nursing from the University
of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln and Omaha campuses.
Certifications
American Nurses Credentialing Center—Certified Nurse Executive
Inpatient Obstetric Nursing
Professional Memberships
American Organization of Nurse Executives/Nebraska Organization of Nurse Leaders—District I Secretary
American Nurses Association/Nebraska Nurses Association—Commission on Nursing Practice and Professional Development—District 2 Delegate
Association of Women's Health, Obstetrical, and Neonatal Nurses—Nebraska Section
Maternal Education Coalition, founding Chair
Sigma Theta Tau International, Iota Tau Chapter, President