12/18/25
COLUMBIA, Tenn. – Maury Regional Medical Center’s Registered Nurse (RN) Residency Program has earned reaccreditation with distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP). This accreditation is for a four-year period and marks the program’s third consecutive designation with distinction, the highest level awarded by ANCC.
The ANCC PTAP recognizes programs that meet rigorous, evidence-based standards for professional development, patient safety and organizational support. This recognition reflects the strength of hospitals’ transition-to-practice programs and an organization’s commitment to supporting new nurses as they begin their careers in clinical practice.
“Achieving this reaccreditation with distinction is a testament to the dedication and exceptional clinical skills of the nursing team at Maury Regional Medical Center,” said Chief Nursing Officer Cathy Malone, MMHC, BSN, RN. “It is also indicative of Maury Regional’s ongoing commitment to training and preparing nurses for long-term success, while continuing to provide high-quality care to the patients we serve.”
The reaccreditation was led by Tracy Ferguson, MSN, RN, CMSRN, PTAP, Program Director, and Jackie Miles, MSN, MA, RN, CCRN, Program Site Coordinator, with support from nursing leadership and teams across the system.
Maury Regional Medical Center also holds a Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Magnet® program serves as the gold standard for nursing excellence, recognizing an organization’s commitment to quality patient care, implementation of advanced nursing practices, nursing excellence and professional practice in a positive work environment.
Maury Regional Health’s award-winning nursing team cares for patients at various locations and in different specialties throughout our region, ranging from our hospitals and outpatient facilities to physician practices. Maury Regional’s RN Residency Program provides new graduate nurses with structured education, preceptorship and mentorship during their first year of practice, helping build confidence, competence and long-term retention within our health system.
Learn more about our nursing team and career opportunities at MauryRegional.com/Nursing.
