At Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), we are committed to nursing excellence. Our nurses are empowered to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. Across our health network, we take pride in supporting our nurses in their professional growth and advancement.

About us 

Learn about our professional practice model, our commitment to professional governance and our vision for nursing at LVHN.

Meet our leaders 

Nursing leadership provides oversight of patient care services across our health network.

We are Magnet®

At LVHN, you’ll find the world’s best nurses. Magnet recognition is the most prestigious designation a hospital can earn. Only 9.7 percent of hospitals in the nation hold this honor and, in the Lehigh Valley, only LVHN hospitals have earned Magnet recognition.

Nurse residency program

As the first ever nurse residency program in Pennsylvania to receive “Accreditation with Distinction” from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), our Nurse Residency prepares newly licensed registered nurses for a successful transition into their careers as professional nurses.

Awards and recognition

LVHN nurses are recognized and celebrated for providing exceptional care.

Nursing career opportunities

LVHN supports professional nurses to be their best. Our nurses are leaders who are empowered to grow in their profession and help shape the future of patient care, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care today.

Graduate nurse opportunities

As a graduate nurse at LVHN, you'll work alongside highly experienced and committed colleagues and enjoy the latest innovations in health care technology.

Professional development 

We encourage professional development and support our nurses as they grow.

Community involvement 

Our nurses support the communities where they live and work and engage in global community partnerships.

Grace Kressly, RN

Critical Care Nurse

“I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to be a patient advocate.”

Read Grace’s story