The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has named Christine G. Pabico, MSN, RN, NE-BC, as the director of its Pathway to Excellence® and Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care™ programs. She succeeds Ellen Swartwout, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, who became director of ANCC's Certification Program earlier this year.

Pabico brings more than 16 years of progressively increasing clinical and supervisory experience to her new role. Most recently, she was patient care director of the Medical Telemetry Unit, Hemodialysis Unit, and Short Stay Unit at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA. In her areas of responsibility, she reduced turnover and vacancy rates, while increasing staff engagement, increasing satisfaction scores, and maintaining excellent patient outcomes. Pabico has also served in multiple administrative and management positions. She holds an MSN and BSN from George Mason University. Pabico holds an ANCC certification as a Nurse Executive.

"Christine is a dedicated professional with a passion for nursing excellence and high quality patient care who brings invaluable experience to lead our Pathway programs," says ANCC executive director Karen Drenkard, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN. "At Fairfax Hospital, she improved nurse job satisfaction and retention, patient outcomes, quality, and safety. Christine was consistently recognized for best practices and creating a workplace and positive practice environment where her staff could excel."

As Pathway director, Pabico will build on the significant growth that both programs have experienced in recent years. Her focus will include helping organizations around the globe achieve positive practice environments through the Pathway to Excellence designation.