Testimonials
"Over the past six years, I have witnessed Dr. Dale Beatty's exceptional leadership and deep commitment to human caring practices and policy knowledge.
As Chief Nurse Executive at Stanford Health Care (SHC), Dr. Beatty has successfully translated his visionary caring science philosophy into sustainable outcomes that extend beyond the organization into national and international policy arenas. His innovative leadership has established core values and structures that transform healthcare, addressing the needs of patients, families, and practitioners alike.
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Notable contributions include:
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Completion of the Watson Caritas Coach Educational Program to facilitate cultural change.
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Support for 26 Caritas Coaches and over 80 internal Caritas programs, advancing caring science within SHC.
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Integration of Watson Caritas Measurement Score items into patient satisfaction surveys, linking caring science practices to measurable outcomes.
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Recognition of SHC as a National Distinguished Watson Caring Science Affiliate, exemplifying system-wide caring practices.
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Acknowledgment by US News & World Report as one of the top ten hospitals and chief nurse executives for 2022-2023.
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Establishment of the first Sigma Practice Chapter in the world, creating a new model for international practice settings.
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Dr. Beatty's scholarship and policy leadership have garnered attention from national and global leaders, including participation in the Magnet4Europe Project with over 60 European hospitals. His numerous awards, including the Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award from the University of Illinois, reflect his dedication and impact in the field.
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I can confidently attest that Dr. Beatty is a visionary leader and a committed advocate for caring science."
Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, LL(AAN)
Founder, Watson Caring Science Institute
Distinguished Professor/Dean Emerita
University of Colorado
"Dale brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and a passion for nursing that is truly inspiring. His vision for nursing leadership aligns seamlessly with the mission of AONL, and his appointment to the Region 9 Board of Directors would benefit the organization and the nursing community at large. From my experience on guiding the American Hospital Association and Vizient, among others, I understand the responsibilities and expectations that come with this leadership role. It is with this insight that I offer my full endorsement for Dale Beatty as a member of AONL’s Region 9 Board of Directors."
David Entwistle
President and Chief Executive Officer
Stanford Health Care
"Dr. Dale Beatty is recognized for his exceptional leadership and significant contributions to nursing policy, quality, safety, and health system transformation. I have known Dale since 2008, when I served as the Director of Nursing Practice for the Illinois Nurses Association, and he was a prominent Chief Nurse Officer. We later collaborated on the Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders board, where he served as President and I as Executive Director.
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Dale's leadership has resulted in impactful legislation, including the Nursing Staffing by Patient Acuity Act, which established written staffing plans and direct nursing care committees to influence minimum staffing levels statewide. In 2008, he also developed a Nursing Research Fellowship Program to engage clinical nurses in research and promote evidence-informed practices, which has been shared nationally.
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As President of the Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders in 2011, Dale was instrumental in my recruitment as Executive Director. As President of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, he continued to advance diverse nursing leaders and promote health policy."
Sharon V. Rangel, DNP, MBA, RN, CENP, FAONL
Associate Chief Nursing Officer
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
"Dale is an extraordinary leader. I've had the honor and pleasure of working with Dale on various initiatives for a number of years. He has an excellent ability to grasp complex, dynamic challenges, identify related issues, and determine best courses of action. His relationship skills are renowned; he can quickly establish common ground with people from various countries, disciplines and in all areas within our profession. Dale's extraordinary professional knowledge, relationship skills and leadership ability makes him outstanding in our profession and a leader people look forward to working with, and to learning from."
Cynthia Vlasich, MBA, RN, CEC, FAAN
Retired Executive Director, Global Sigma
"The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Nursing endorses Dale Beatty, DNP, NEA-BC, FADLN, FAONL for AONL’s Region 9 Board of Directors. Dale is a graduate from UIC Nursing and co-chairs my Dean’s External Advisory Board. He received the 2021 Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award from UIC Nursing. He also received the Nursing Leadership Recognition Award in 2015 from UIC’s Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Alpha Lambda chapter. Dr. Beatty’s work is also recognized nationally as a Fellow of the American Organization of Nursing Leaders (FAONL) and a Fellow of the Academy of Nursing (FAAN). His leadership would be of great value to the AONL Board of Directors."
Eileen Collins PhD, RN, ATSF, FAAN
Dean and Professor
University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing
"It is with deep gratitude and admiration that I recognize Dale Beatty, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FAONL, FAAN, Chief Nurse Executive & Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services, Stanford Health Care for his unwavering support and his instrumental role in uplifting the Filipino nursing community within Stanford and beyond.
Through his visionary leadership and commitment to inclusive excellence, Dr. Beatty supported the creation of a subchapter of the Philippine Nurses Association of Northern California (PNANC) within Stanford. In less than a year, that subchapter grew into a full-fledged chapter—an incredible milestone that reflects not only the strength of our community, but the power of leadership that values cultural identity and professional development.
Today, that chapter is among the largest of PNAA’s 57 chapters across the country. This rapid growth speaks volumes about the environment Dr. Beatty has helped cultivate—one where nurses are empowered to lead, celebrate their heritage, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the profession.
On behalf of the Philippine Nurses Association of America, I extend my heartfelt thanks to Dale Beatty. His support is not just an endorsement of an organization—it is a commitment to equity, belonging, and the belief that diversity strengthens the entire nursing profession."
Marlon Garzo Saria, PhD, MMOAS, RN, AOCNS, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, FADLN, FAAN
President, Philippine Nurses Association of America 2024-2026
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