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Description of
Awards On October 21,
1990, the first Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania
were presented for excellence in nursing. To date
more than one hundred
extraordinary nursing professionals in the areas of
clinical patient care, nursing education, nursing
research, and nursing administration have been
recipients of Nightingale honors.
Clinical Practice
This award is given to a licensed practical nurse,
registered professional nurse and an advanced
practice RN. Nurses nominated for this award are
recognized for providing outstanding quality of
patient care, superior nursing clinical skills, and
extraordinary compassion. Exceptional communication
skills enhance their contribution to the health
needs of the community while advancing the
profession.
The deadline for nominations is
May 31st.
Nursing Administration
Nurse administrators nominated for this award are
recognized for creating and sustaining supportive
environments for the practice of nursing in
challenging and diverse arenas. The nominees for
this award initiate positive recruitment and
retention strategies and support a model of
professional practice in their organization through
their leadership, innovation, mentoring and
knowledge of the health care needs of their
communities.
The deadline for nominations is May 31st.
Nursing Research
Nursing research is the foundation of current
nursing practice and the basis for future nursing
practice. Nominees for this award are committed to
excellence in nursing practice through research.
These nurse researchers receive grants and publish
findings that enhance nursing practice education,
and patient care in the academic and clinical
practice settings.
The deadline for nominations is May 31st.
Nursing Education
The search for knowledge holds the promise for the
future. Nurse educators nominated for this award
demonstrate the ability to inspire nursing students
and practicing nurses. They creatively stimulate
students and colleagues to pursue knowledge and
skills needed to practice nursing compassionately
and effectively.
The deadline for nominations is May 31st.
The Patient Choice
In 1999, to further recognize exceptional nurses
caring for patients, the Nightingale Awards of
Pennsylvania added another accolade, The Patient
Choice Award. In the Spring of that year, a press
release was issued asking patients to write a letter
describing a nurse who has touched their lives or
the lives of their families in an unforgettable way.
One nurse was chosen from the many letters which
were received.
Write a letter...no more than 500 words...and tell
us about your beloved nurse. If your letter is
selected, you'll win a trip to Harrisburg to honor
this special nurse at the Nightingale Gala. Your nurse will receive an
acknowledgment never to be forgotten!
Write to us with the name of your special nurse,
her/his employer, your name, address, and phone
number and mail to: Nightingale Awards of
Pennsylvania, 2090 Linglestown Road, Suite 107,
Harrisburg, PA 17110.
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