Needham’s Tatyana Arber Recognized in Salute to Nurses

Tatyana Arber, R.N., of Needham, was recognized in the Boston Globe’s annual “Salute to Nurses,” for her exemplary work at the Medically Complex Unit at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center - Boston. Hebrew Rehabilitation Center offers long-term chronic care, post-acute rehabilitation, and outpatient services to seniors, and is the flagship campus of Hebrew SeniorLife, a senior care organization that is committed to improving the lives of older adults.

Arber was nominated by her colleague Lisa Lopes, D.N.P., A.P.R.N., F.N.P.-B.C., Nurse Manager of the Medically Complex Unit at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center.

In her “Salute to Nurses” nomination of Arber, Lopes said, “Tatyana always advocates for the patients and team. She is a strong team player and a strong leader on this floor. She always helps everyone on the floor without hesitating and would do anything for her patients and staff.”

“We have a nursing staff of 1,200 people who truly represent and live Hebrew SeniorLife’s core values,” said Tammy Retalic, M.S., R.N., Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President, Patient Care Services, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center. “Every day, they go above and beyond to provide world-class clinical care and to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

”We all know that 2020 was a challenging year. I’m incredibly proud of the way our nurses led the way in protecting and caring for our patients, while providing comfort and solace during some of the most challenging days in their own lives, too.”

Hebrew SeniorLife offers many opportunities for nurses to advance their careers through professional development, tuition assistance, scholarships, and leadership opportunities. Hebrew SeniorLife recently launched a paid training program for those interested in beginning a career in nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant. The next paid training session will run in August and is intended for those who have not already been working in this role. Please email nurseaidtraining@hsl.harvard.edu for details.

About Hebrew SeniorLife

Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is a national senior services leader uniquely dedicated to rethinking, researching, and redefining the possibilities of aging. Based in Boston, the nonprofit organization has provided communities and health care for seniors, research into aging, and education for geriatric care providers since 1903. For more information about Hebrew SeniorLife, visit https://hebrewseniorlife.org and follow us on our blog, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.