University of Colorado Hospital's
UEXCEL Program Rewards & Recognition

Rewards and recognition are key to a successful clinical advancement program. University of Colorado Hospital is committed to enhancing how professional nurses are recognized at all levels within UEXCEL.

Recognition on Entry to System

Graduate Nurses Advancing from Level I to Level II

  • Honored at unit ceremony/party where the Chief Nursing Office is invited to award Level II UEXCEL and magnet pins.
  • Graduation ceremony at close of one-year residency program
  • Pay increase of 3%

Newly Hired Experienced RNs

  • Honored at unit ceremony/party where the Chief Nursing Office is invited to award Level II UEXCEL and magnet pins.
  • Quarterly STAT recognition
  • Personal e-mail communication from Chief Nursing Officer welcoming RN to University of Colorado Hospital

Recognition on Advancement to Levels III and IV

  • UEXCEL Advancement Recognition Ceremony during Nurses' Week
  • Acknowledgement in STAT and special memory photos
  • Recognition on Human Resources bulletin board and Professional Resources' web site
  • Pay increase of 4%, in addition to pay for performance exceeds increase
  • Increased days for education: two for Level II, three for Level IV

Recognition of Nurses Achieving Advanced Degrees (BSN, MSN, ND, PhD, NP)

  • Recognition at Nurses' Week Tea
  • Acknowledgement in STAT

Recognition for Specialty Certification

  • Recognition at Nurses' Week Tea
  • You Amaze Us Award