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SANTA BARBARA—July 2, 2025—Cottage Health’s Nursing Residency Program at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital has earned national accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP).
This prestigious designation recognizes organizations that demonstrate excellence in supporting newly licensed registered nurses and those entering careers in acute care, as they transition into clinical practice.
“We are proud to receive this national recognition, which reflects the strong leadership and system-wide support behind our nursing residency program,” said Laura Canfield, Vice President of Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer for Cottage Health. “It reinforces our ongoing commitment to preparing nurses for long-term success and advancing the quality of care provided to our patients.”…