Message from the South Brooklyn Health CNO
Chief Nursing Officer
NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health
Welcome to the Nursing Department at New York City Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our extraordinary nursing community. At South Brooklyn Health, nursing is more than a profession; it is a calling grounded in compassion, excellence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to serving Brooklyn’s diverse communities.
Every day, our nurses make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families. Whether providing lifesaving critical care, supporting patients through recovery, educating families, advancing evidence-based practice, or leading system-wide improvements, they exemplify the highest standards of professional nursing practice. Their expertise, resilience, and dedication form the foundation of the exceptional care we provide.
As part of New York City Health + Hospitals, the nation’s largest public health care system, we are proud to care for every patient with dignity, respect, and compassion, regardless of ability to pay. Our mission extends beyond treating illness; we strive to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, patient-centered care.
We are deeply committed to fostering a culture in which nurses are empowered to lead, innovate, and grow continuously. Through shared governance, professional development, nursing research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice, we invest in our nurses at every stage of their careers. We believe that when nurses thrive, our patients, families, and communities do as well.
Our pursuit of nursing excellence is reflected in our commitment to the principles of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program®. This journey is more than an achievement; it reflects who we are as an organization. It is a commitment to cultivating an environment in which collaboration, professional autonomy, lifelong learning, and outstanding patient outcomes are embedded in our daily practice.
Whether you are a patient seeking exceptional care, a nurse exploring career opportunities, or a colleague interested in learning more about our journey toward nursing excellence, I invite you to visit our website and discover the many ways our nurses are transforming care every day.
We are honored to serve our community and proud of the remarkable nurses who make South Brooklyn Health an exceptional place to receive care, build a career, and advance the future of nursing.
Warm regards,
Wilfredo M. Yap Jr., DNP, RN, AMB-BC, NEA-BC, CENP
Chief Nursing Officer
NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health
2601 Ocean Parkway
Nursing Excellence
Professional Development
- Current YTD certification rates are 23%
- Current YTD BSN or higher rates are 82%
- Professional development is central to our commitment to nursing excellence. We provide a structured framework that supports nurses across all stages of their careers, including onboarding, competency validation, continuing education, specialty certification, and leadership development. Through programs such as clinical ladder, mentorship, and participation in professional governance and EBP & research, nurses are empowered to achieve their professional goals while advancing practice.
Professional Practice
- Professional Practice Model
Our Professional Practice Model, the NYC CARING Model, serves as the foundation for how nursing care is delivered across our organization. Grounded in our mission, vision, and shared governance structure, the model integrates structure, process, and outcomes to guide professional nursing practice. Supported by the pillars of quality, culture of safety, care experience, access to care, and financial sustainability, our nurses are empowered to deliver equitable, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. Through ICARE values and interdisciplinary collaboration, nurses actively shape practice and drive excellence in outcomes for the communities we serve.
Professional Governance
- Professional Governance
Our Professional Governance structure empowers nurses at all levels to actively participate in decision-making and shape clinical practice. Through a network of specialty practice councils and hospital-wide councils, nurses collaborate to advance quality, safety, innovation, and professional development.
These councils are supported by system-level committees, ensuring alignment across NYC Health + Hospitals while amplifying the voice of frontline staff. Grounded in the principles of empowerment, partnership, ownership, equity, and accountability, our governance model fosters a culture where nurses lead change and drive excellence in patient care.