Ann Cella, R.n.
Senior Vice President for Patient Care
Nursing
St. Francis Hospital
Hungary
Biography
Ann Cella, MA, MEd, RN, NEA-BC, senior vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at St. Francis Hospital, has been recognized as one of Long Island’s Top 50 Most Influential Women by Long Island Business News. Launched in 2000, the Top 50 program recognizes the Island’s top women professionals in business, education, government and non-for-profit fields for their business acumen, mentoring and community involvement.
Research Interest
she joined St. Francis as a nursing supervisor in 1979 and assumed her current role in 1999. During her tenure, St. Francis became one of the most widely recognized hospitals in the region for nursing and overall clinical excellence. The hospital was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best in the nation for nine consecutive years. It also received the coveted Magnet designation for two consecutive cycles, in additional to a number of other top national nursing awards.
