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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Hello Upstate Team,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We are thrilled to announce that our call with the
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Commission on Magnet®</span></strong> has been scheduled to share our
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Magnet Recognition Program® redesignation status</span></strong>. This is an extraordinary milestone for our organization, and we warmly invite all of you to join us either in person or virtually to hear
this exciting announcement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">When:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Tuesday, December 16, 2025<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Time:</span></strong> 10:30 a.m.<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Where:</span></strong> President’s Auditorium WSK 1159,
<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">or</span></em> virtually from your preferred location (WebEx link is below)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We would love to see nursing staff fill the room or please encourage staff on your units to join from a shared PC.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Please plan to join 5–10 minutes early via the virtual link or arrive 15 minutes early if attending in person.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This announcement is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season and close out 2025 on a high note!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Thank you for your unwavering commitment to nursing excellence and for the exceptional care you provide every day. We look forward to celebrating this moment together.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Best Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Scott
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Scott Jessie DHA, MSN, MBA, RN, CNS, NEA-BC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Chief Nursing Officer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">SUNY Upstate University Hospital<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">315-464-9185 - Office<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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