Tipton Health and Kirby Bates Associates Announce Strategic Alliance to Assure the Success of Nurse Executives and Accelerate Nursing Excellence 

Newark, DE, September 25, 2024 – Tipton Health, the nation’s premier nursing consultancy, and Kirby Bates Associates, the national leader for healthcare and nurse executive talent solutions, today announced an alliance to tap the expertise and nurse-centered innovations of each organization to advance nurse leaders, accelerate nursing excellence programs, and optimize hospitals’ and healthcare systems’  [continue reading…]

Kirby Bates Wins ClearlyRated 2024 Client Satisfaction Award

Kirby Bates Associates achieved a net promoter score (NPS) from clients that is 65% higher than the industry average. These results earned KBA the 2024 Client Satisfaction Award from Clearly Rated, a top national third-party experience satisfaction research firm. In the survey, clients most often cited KBA’s “responsiveness,” “multiple great, diverse candidates,” and ability “to meet  [continue reading…]

How to Get There Faster: New Approaches to Closing Leadership Gaps

Today’s newly appointed nurse leaders are facing challenges that are more complex and demanding than ever, while the health of our organizations stands in the balance. New skills are needed – but how do we get there – and quickly? Imagine having a dedicated Nurse Executive Advisor to accelerate the newly advanced nurse leader’s development. Progressing together  [continue reading…]

Kirby Bates Associates Achieves ANCC Accreditation for Nursing Continuing Professional Development

ANCC accreditation demonstrates a commitment to delivering high-quality continuing nursing professional development. Download Press Release ORLANDO, Fla., September 12, 2022 — Kirby Bates Associates, LLC, today announced that it was granted accreditation for nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This accreditation reinforces Kirby Bates Associates’ commitment to using evidence-based  [continue reading…]

Nurses on Boards Coalition Strengthens Partnership Network

Kirby Bates Associates brings nurse executive voice and expertise. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 15, 2021 – The Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) is proud to announce that Kirby Bates Associates has become a NOBC Strategic Partner, aligned with its mission to improve the health of communities and the nation through the service of nurses on  [continue reading…]

In Remembrance of Karen Kirby, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN

A Message from Melissa A. Fitzpatrick, MSN, RN, FAAN, President of Kirby Bates Associates: I am writing today with the sad news of Karen Kirby’s passing. She died in Boston on August 15 after a valiant battle with breast cancer. Karen led Kirby Bates Associates from 2003 until 2019 and was a visionary international thought  [continue reading…]

Inaugural Endorsee of the IONL Endorsement Program

With our 30+ year tradition of partnering with professional organizations, we enjoy sharing our expertise and advance contemporary leadership practice. Kirby Bates Associates (KBA) is honored to be chosen by our Illinois nurse leader colleagues as IONL’s Inaugural Endorsee. “Thank you to the Inaugural Endorsee of the IONL Endorsement Program, Kirby Bates Associates, LLC. IONL  [continue reading…]

Colleen A. Chapp, DSL, MHA, MSN, RN, CENP, FACHE, Earns Doctorate in Strategic Leadership

Congratulations to our Executive Vice President Interim Leadership & Leadership Coaching Services, Colleen A. Chapp, DSL, MHA, MSN, RN, CENP, FACHE, who recently earned a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University! In pursuit of this degree, Colleen immersed herself in course work and research on leading-edge theory and practice of Healthcare Leadership and Strategic Leadership. “As a life-long learner, I embraced the opportunity to  [continue reading…]

Kirby Bates Associates Welcomes Chris Corwin, MSN, MPH, MBA, RN

Join Us in Welcoming Chris Corwin, MSN, MPH, MBA, RN KBA’s New Vice President, Executive Search   With more than 30 years of healthcare experience, serving as a practitioner, strategy and operations consultant, and a leadership and executive search consultant, Chris Corwin specializes in senior executive and board placements, as well as leadership assessment and coaching, and organizational structure assessment.  [continue reading…]

Kirby Bates Associates Year in Review

Kirby Bates Associates is very proud of what we have accomplished this past year and how we are poised for the future. Please take a look at some of our statistics and highlights from this past year. If we can assist you or your organization, please don’t hesitate to reach out. [Download Graphic]  

Kirby Bates Associates Welcomes Pamela A. Beirne, MHSA, BS, FACHE, FACMPE

Join Us in Welcoming Pamela A. Beirne, MHSA, BS, FACHE, FACMPE  KBA’s new Vice President, Leadership Liaison Interim Leadership Services. With over 30 years of accomplishing strategic and operational change within integrated delivery systems, academic medical centers, hospitals, medical groups, disease management companies, and healthcare recruitment firms, Pam brings a depth and breadth of contemporary healthcare executive experience to  [continue reading…]

Kirby Bates Associates Introduces President and President Emeritus Leadership

Healthcare and Nurse Executive Melissa Fitzpatrick Becomes New President, Continuing Tradition of Excellence  Industry Veteran Karen Kirby Assumes President Emeritus Role in Business That Bears Her Name ORLANDO, Fla., January 22, 2020 — Kirby Bates Associates, a nurse executive-led and operated national leader in healthcare executive search, interim leadership, leadership coaching and consulting services, today announced that Karen  [continue reading…]

Growth, Strength, and Leadership: Reflecting On 2019

As 2019 has come to a close, we are recalling highlights of KBA’s most successful year to date. Our team continues to grow and evolve. We are proud of our tradition as a progressive nurse-led organization and feel fortunate to collaborate with nurse leaders throughout the year. We thank you for the role you play  [continue reading…]

Jane Fitzsimmons, MSN, RN, Executive Vice President, Executive Search Services of Kirby Bates Associates to Present at ASHHRA 2019

Are you attending ASHHRA 2019 in Chicago? Don’t miss the opportunity to hear KBA’s Jane Fitzsimmons, MSN, RN, Executive Vice President, Executive Search Services deliver her presentation on the complex topic of diversity entitled, “Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Diverse Candidates in Your Health Care Organization” on Monday, September 23 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at ASHHRA 2019. While you explore  [continue reading…]

Terrific Transitions: Changes to KBA Leadership Coaching

Please join us in extending heart-felt thanks to Pam DeCampli, MSN, RN, NEA-BC for her extraordinary service in executive leadership roles at KBA for the past 16 years, and in wishing her the very best as she transitions to a part-time coaching and consulting role on September 1st. Pam has played a vital role in  [continue reading…]