Steven Ference, BSN, is Appointed to American Health Council's Board of Nurses

    NEW YORK, NY, August 10, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- An RN staff at New York-Presbyterian, Steven Ference has been selected to join the American Health Council's Board of Nurses, where he brings with him expertise in Trauma and General Surgery, with 2 years in his current role and 3 years within the healthcare industry.

Mr. Ference earned his BSN in Operating Room Nursing from Felician University in 2014, and is currently in the process of obtaining his MSN from Columbia University. He became involved in his present profession as he has always held a passion for caring for people, wanting to make a difference in other peoples' lives. Ference attributes his success to the great management team he has had the opportunity to work with.

At New York-Presbyterian, where they are known for their services in Cancer, Cardiac, Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics, Surgery, and Psychiatry, Ference engages in day to day responsibilities, including the oversight of the Trauma Committee, as well as working in the Operating Room(s).

Within the next 5 years, Ference is striving to obtain a management role within his field - focused on the patient experience, since time spent in the OR is so short. He is also looking forward to attaining his NP in the near future as well.

Mr. Ference is a member of Paramus Rescue Squad, Eagle Scouts, and volunteers for his local fire department in his spare time.

About the American Health Council:

The American Health Council is the nation's only organization with a constituency representative of all sectors of the healthcare industry. From the coasts to the heartland, the American Health Council has drawn Affiliates from major metropolitan hubs and small communities. These Affiliates span generations and have reached different stages of their careers -- from recent graduates to retirees. More information about the American Health Council and its mission can be found at: http://americanhealthcouncil.org

Additionally, the American Health Council strives to provide recognition and support for those individuals and institutions making the difference in patients' lives day in and day out. Throughout 2017, the AHC is honoring "America's Best Doctors and Nurses," as well as the nation's best medical universities and hospitals. The American Health Council's "Best in Medicine" and "Best in Nursing" awards programs honor the individuals and institutions that have contributed significantly to medicine and nursing, as well as the training and education of physicians and nurses. The most current selections for these honors may be viewed here: http://bestinmedicine.org and http://bestinnursing.org.

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