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At Atrium Health, now part of Advocate Health, our work is more than a job; it’s a calling. And humanity is at the center of everything we do.

We are an organization committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our nurses care for individuals, families and the community by providing support, treatment, counseling and health education where they are needed. We strive to be the first and best choice for nursing care and practice as part of our overall mission to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.

Our people — teammates, patients and community members alike — come first. Our vision is to be the national leader in health, learning and community. And because of this:

  • We create spaces where all belong.
  • We work as one team to make great things happen.
  • We earn trust in all we do.
  • We innovate for a better today and tomorrow.
  • We strive for excellence – always.

What propels us forward is not only the goal of being a national leader but also championing compassion, embodying empathy and harnessing hope for all our patients. To achieve this, we start with building a diverse team that’s engaged, supported and valued.

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Awards and Recognitions

  • For four years in a row, Atrium Health has been recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for New Grads.
  • The Atrium Health New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is accredited as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.
  • The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) recognized Atrium Health with its notable Prism Award in 2022 for advancing diversity and inclusion efforts within the nursing profession, health care organization or community.

Meet Our Chief Nurse

Mary Beth Kingston, PhD, RN, FAAN

EVP, Chief Nursing Officer, Advocate Health



Mary Beth Kingston is the Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for Advocate Health, which Atrium Health is a part of. Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, which was created from the combination with Advocate Aurora Health. Mary Beth has been a leader at Advocate Aurora Health for the past 10 years. Her previous experience includes nursing and operational roles at Einstein Healthcare Network, Crozer-Keystone Health System and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, all in the Philadelphia region. Mary Beth’s regional board experience includes director and trustee roles for the Milwaukee Urban League and Mount Mary University. Nationally, she is a past president of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and is currently a trustee of the American Hospital Association, where she chairs the Hospitals Against Violence advisory group.


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