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…]

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…]

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…]

We are delighted to announce Tamara Miller, BSN, RN as Director of Sales at Kirby Bates Associates   Tamara’s focus is on client engagement, including establishing and expanding client relationships, and strengthening Kirby Bates’ contributions to client organizations. Tamara’s strong communication skills and consultative approach, both listening to client challenges and sharing solutions, will be the hallmarks of her  [continue reading…]

Tracy Weintraub, MSN, RN is the new Vice President, Leadership Liaison, Interim Leadership Services for KBA.   Tracy is a successful nurse executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in a variety of roles. Throughout her career, she has worked in Northern California, Southern California, and the Central Valley of California. Tracy has held executive leadership positions  [continue reading…]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: Please join me in extending best wishes to Doris Sinkevich, MS, BSN, RN, CENP who retired from Kirby Bates Associates as Executive Vice President of Interim Leadership on May 10, 2019. Doris has been an esteemed member of the nursing leadership community in greater Boston and New England for over 35 years. Having successfully served  [continue reading…]

  Read the Nurse Leader Interview with Karen K. Kirby, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN   Did you see the recent issue of Nurse Leader? Roxane Spitzer, PhD, RN, MBA, FAAN sits down with our CEO, Karen K. Kirby, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN to discuss what motivated her to run her own business, how she  [continue reading…]

Company Poised for Continued Growth   ORLANDO, Florida – Jan. 31, 2019 – Kirby Bates Associates, LLC (KBA) is pleased to announce two key strategic hires to support increasing client demand and to enhance the organization’s service offerings.  “Today’s healthcare executives face unique leadership challenges and selecting the very best leaders is more critical than  [continue reading…]

Today’s healthcare executives face unique leadership challenges and selecting the very best leaders is more critical than ever. As never before, Kirby Bates’ clients depend on our experience as Chief Nursing Officers and our comprehensive platform of services to build strong leadership teams. We are very proud of what we have accomplished this past year  [continue reading…]

Company Poised for Continued Growth   ORLANDO, Florida – Jan. 31, 2019 – Kirby Bates Associates, LLC (KBA) is pleased to announce two key strategic hires to support increasing client demand and to enhance the organization’s service offerings.  “Today’s healthcare executives face unique leadership challenges and selecting the very best leaders is more critical than  [continue reading…]

Today’s healthcare executives face unique leadership challenges and selecting the very best leaders is more critical than ever. As never before, Kirby Bates’ clients depend on our experience as Chief Nursing Officers and our comprehensive platform of services to build strong leadership teams. We are very proud of what we have accomplished this past year  [continue reading…]

  “All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” —Martin Luther King On Labor Day we celebrate the contributions workers have made to the strength and prosperity of our country. Nurses perform myriad tasks while providing compassionate care.  Nurse Leaders facilitate excellence in care giving while juggling the needs of many. This weekend we celebrate you, your dedication, and your hard work. Thank you, From  [continue reading…]

CHICAGO, Illinois – Jan. 29, 2018 – The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) and the American Hospital Association (AHA) announced their search for a new leader to serve as chief executive officer for AONE and chief nursing officer and senior vice president of AHA. “We’re looking for a strategic and visionary nursing executive to  [continue reading…]