The College of Mount St. Joseph, sponsored by the Sisters of Charity, has provided quality nursing education for over eight decades. The Mount’s rich heritage in educating and fostering the development of nursing leaders gives evidence of its continuing commitment to prepare women and men for leadership roles in nursing for the third millennium.
In an effort to recognize these outstanding nursing leaders, the Mount has established the annual Leadership in Nursing Awards. Throughout your career, you have encountered leaders in the field whose hard work and vision merit recognition. Please join with us in honoring these leaders of our profession.
Nominations
Nominations may be made by any registered nurse. To be considered, nominations must include the following:
Award Categories
An individual may be nominated for one of the following categories:
- Distinguished Nurse Administrator
- Distinguished Nurse Educator
- Distinguished Nurse Researcher
- Lifetime Achievement in Nursing
- Alumni Nurse Leader
Please see Criteria for Awards for details about each individual award category.
Eligibility
To be eligible, the nominee must:
- Be a Tri-State resident for all awards except the Alumni Nurse Leader who can reside anywhere.
- Have a history of enhancing the image of professional nursing, providing service with respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of others, and promoting the scholarly activities and professional development of self and others.
- Be available to receive the award the evening of the event.
Please also see Criteria for Awards for additional eligibility requirements.
Deadline
Nominations for the Leadership in Nursing Awards must be faxed, emailed or postmarked no later than Monday, July 2, 2012.
Selection
A selection committee will conduct a blind review of all nominations received. Nominations will be rated in categories based on the criteria. All nominees will be notified of the outcome.
Awards Presentation
The winners of the awards will be honored and receive a specially designed crystal etching at the Leadership in Nursing Awards event. Names of the winners will also be engraved on a permanent plaque displayed at the College of Mount St. Joseph. The winners must be present at the event to receive their award.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
The Drees Pavilion in Devou Park
Covington, Kentucky
Social begins at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.
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