Sue Santana Named to Becker's 2026 List of Chief Nursing Officers to Know

Southern New Hampshire Health Chief Nursing Officer, Sue Santana, has been named to Becker's Hospital Review's list of "Chief Nursing Officers to Know" for the second year in a row.  

The honor recognizes nursing leaders throughout the country who guide initiatives to strengthen clinical nursing excellence and quality of care. 

“This recognition reflects Sue’s longstanding commitment to nursing excellence and to the teams she oversees,” said Colin McHugh, President and CEO of Southern New Hampshire Health. “Her leadership continues to strengthen our teams and the care we provide to our patients.” 

With more than 40 years of nursing experience, Sue has led efforts to help health systems achieve Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest national recognition for excellence in nursing practice. This includes Southern New Hampshire Medical Center's recent fifth Magnet designation, a distinction held by only 2% of U.S. hospitals and no other hospital in New Hampshire.  Sue also champions nursing practice and operations and has helped the system reduce first-year nurse turnover rates.  

Prior to joining Southern New Hampshire Health, Sue served as Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Lowell General Hospital.