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Beebe Healthcare announces 2018 nursing award recipients

June 16, 2018

Beebe Healthcare's Nurses Celebrating Nurses Committee presented the 2018 Nursing Excellence Awards in May. This year, there were 49 nominees in seven award categories.

"Nurses are the lifeblood of a healthcare system in that they have the unique opportunity to touch patients at every level of care," said Rick Schaffner, RN, Beebe Healthcare executive vice president and chief operating officer. "Beebe Healthcare is proud to celebrate the role our nurses play in delivering the highest level of quality and patient experience for our patients."

The awards were presented during a National Nurses Week event at Kings Creek Country Club, Rehoboth Beach. Kristin Hurley received the Bonnie Austin Nursing Leadership Award. The Connie Bushey Nursing Scholarship Award went to Charles Marshall. Kathleen Short was the recipient of the Eleanor Cordrey Nursing Excellence Award. Bonnie Cunningham received the Holly Rader Advanced Practice Award. The Professional Mentor Award went to Elizabeth West. Bethany Campbell received the Graduate Nurse Award, and the Certified Nursing Assistant Award went to Denise Hill.

"We couldn't do what we do each day, caring for our community, without our nurses," said Steve Rhone, RN, BSN, MS, NE-BC, Beebe Healthcare vice president of patient care services. "Our nurses take great pride in what they do to make Beebe Healthcare the outstanding healthcare system it is today, and we take great pride in their efforts."

"These award winners and our entire nursing team exhibit the American Nurses Associations' 2018 theme, which is Nurses Inspire, Innovate and Influence. We truly are a great team and provide exceptional care to our patients and the community," said Laura Smith of the Nursing Awards Committee. "This year we announced our newest award category – Certified Nursing Assistant Award. We'd like to make note that 100 percent of the nominees were nominated by nurses. This is a reflection that nurses truly value the contribution of our CNAs and value them as our team members."

 

 

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