Fay Retires- BWH Bulletin - For and about the People of Brigham and Women's Hospital
Fay Retires- BWH Bulletin - For and about the People of Brigham and Women's Hospital
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June 29, 2001
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In This Issue:
A Prescription for Automation
Awards of Appreciation
July Calendar
Fay Retires
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Celebrating “Success”
Memorial Service for McCabe
In a 1998 interview Mary Fay was asked what advice she would offer to someone starting a career in nursing. She smiled warmly and said: “Nursing is a demanding field requiring a great deal from those who choose it as a career. I would advise new nurses to continue learning, keep their skills current and remain patient focused – in essence – be the best you can be.”
On June 30, 2001, Mary Fay, RN, MS former vice president of Nursing and current executive director of the Center for Excellence in Nursing Practice, is retiring from BWH after almost 29 years of service.
Throughout her career, Fay distinguished herself as someone who cares about the fate of others, has an appreciation of diverse viewpoints and whose pleasure comes from the accomplishments of her staff. She demonstrated a constant hope for the future of the profession and has a strong commitment to excellence in patient care.
Fay began her career at BWH in 1972 as a nursing coordinator at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. She moved through the ranks to become director of Medical Nursing in 1979 and assistant vice president of Nursing in 1980. Fay was named vice president of Nursing in 1995.
As vice president, she expanded the nurse recognition program and initiated the annual Nurse Recognition Dinner. She also directed the permanent display recognizing the achievements of Carrie M. Hall, the first principal and superintendent of the Peter Bent Brigham School of Nursing.
As executive director of the Center for Excellence in Nursing Practice, Fay created an entity with a mission to advance patient care through research focusing on comforting patients and families as they face a major life change, illness, injury or end of life issues.
“As we wish Mary all the best in her retirement, we applaud her for her vital contributions to BWH. The hospital takes great pride in the creation of the Center for Excellence in Nursing Practice as it is truly an extension of Mary’s vision,” said Matt Van Vranken, BWH’s chief operating officer.