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.
- LPN
- RN
- Advance Practice
- Community Nursing
The deadline for nominations has been extended to June 14, 2013.
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 has been extended to June 14th.
Nursing Administration - LeaderManager
The emphasis is on a clinical practice leader/manager. An individual who influences the quality of patient care with a focus on infrastructure support and positive clinical outcomes.
The deadline for nominations has been extended to June 14th.
Nursing Administration - Executive
The emphasis is on an upper level of nursing leadership and management. An individual who demonstrates visionary leadership, implements innovations, and promotes effective financial stewardship of operational human resources.
The deadline for nominations has been extended to June 14th.
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 has been extended to June 14th.
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 has been extended to June 14th.
Nursing Educator - Academia
The emphasis is on scholarly research and dissemination of research through education. An individual who is an inspiration to students and cultivates a supportive learning environment.
The deadline for nominations has been extended to June 14th.
Nursing Educator - Staff
The emphasis is on promoting evidence-based practices within a clinical setting. An individual who strives for clinical practice excellence and shares knowledge with others.
The deadline for nominations has been extended to June 14th.
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, 801 East Park Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17111.
Entries must be postmarked by June 14th.