Distinguished for being the first and largest Watson Caring Science Affiliate thru 21 system areas. They excel in the number of Caritas Coaches® across the system and advancing caring science scholars through the Nurse Scholars Academy. Sponsor of International Caritas Consortium and multiple Kaiser Consortia for Northern California.
The Nurse Scholars Academy is dedicated to advancing nursing excellence and leadership in pursuit of total health for our members and the communities we serve. Our programs are focused on the intersection between quality of care and patient outcomes, as well as on workforce readiness, nursing leadership development, professional practice, and the educational advancement of all registered nurses.
Caritas Lead
Dr. Jim D'Alfonso, DNP, RN, PhD (h.c.), NEA-BC, FNAP, FAAN
Regional Executive Director, Professional Excellence and the KP Nurse Scholars Academy
Rayne Soriano, Ph.D., RN, NE-BC
Regional Director, The Caring Science Academy
NCAL KP Scholars Academy and Regional Patient Care Services