Eight outstanding nurses were recently recognized as winners of the 2015 School of Medicine Nursing Recognition Awards. These awards were established as a way to express the faculty’s respect and appreciation for nurses whose personal contributions have made a significant contribution to patient care. Each award includes a $1,000 scholarship to be used over a three year period for professional development.
Inpatient Nurse Award:
- Tonya Britton, RN, Emergency Room, Emergency Services
- Jenna Brogden, BSN, RN, CN II, Newborn Critical Care Center, Children’s Services
- Janet Burge, BSN, RN, OCN, CN III, 4 Oncology, Oncology Services
Outpatient Nurse Award:
- Annette Plato, RN, CN II, Radiation Oncology
- Laurie Yopp, RN, CN II, SOM Med Digestive
APP/Special Services Award:
- Kathy Higgins, MSN, CNM-APP, OB/GYN Midwifery
- Carol Hubbard, MSN, RN, CPNP, Adv Prac Prov Level 2-Spec, SOM Peds Admin
Nurse Manager Award:
- Lana Amend, BSN, RN, PSM III-OP, Rheumatology