AdventHealth Dade City and AdventHealth Zephyrhills receive ANCC Pathway to Excellence Designation

Fla., April 21, 2025 — AdventHealth Dade City and AdventHealth Zephyrhills join a premier group of organizations that have received Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), an international organization that promotes excellence in nursing and health care.

The Pathway designation is a global credential that highlights AdventHealth Dade City and AdventHealth Zephyrhills’ commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses feel empowered, valued, and focused on whole-person care.

AdventHealth Dade City and AdventHealth Zephyrhills’ nurses are an integral part of our healthcare team, with a voice in policy and practice. The Pathway designation proves our nurses are engaged, resulting in higher job satisfaction, reduced turnover, improved safety, and better patient outcomes. As a Pathway organization, AdventHealth leads the effort to enhance quality of care, patient and nursing safety, and the future of healthcare delivery.

“Our nurses play a critical role in healing and restoring a patient’s mind, body, and spirit. The Pathway to Excellence designation further exemplifies our nursing leadership’s commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment, and policies that value nurses' input while providing whole-person care to our patients,” said Gwen Alonso, Chief Nursing Officer for AdventHealth Zephyrhills. “Our nurses embody the highest standards in nursing practice which facilitates better outcomes for our patients.

AdventHealth Dade City and AdventHealth Zephyrhills underwent a comprehensive review process to earn the Pathway to Excellence designation, which included nurses completing an extensive survey detailing their everyday experiences on the job. This designation will assist with the recruitment of the most talented nurses, providing a framework for enhancing patient care and safety.

“We are honored to receive the Pathway to Excellence designation. AdventHealth empowers our nurses by valuing their feedback and making them an integral part of the healthcare team, while also promoting workplace well-being and safety. The result? Increased job satisfaction and retention, leading to better patient care,” said AdventHealth Dade City Chief Nursing Officer, Amanda Martin.