The Leadership in Nursing Awards are based on the premise that a nurse leader enhances the self image of professional nursing, has a positive value orientation and promotes the professional development of self and others as evidenced by maintaining competence in nursing and responding to challenges with innovative approaches.
Leadership can be measured in many different ways. The following criteria are general guidelines to be used in determining award recipients.
Distinguished Nurse Administrator
The recipient of the Distinguished Nurse Administrator Award is recognized for outstanding leadership and management skills within the field of nursing administration, has a minimum of a BSN and is presently employed in the field of nursing administration.
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Promotes a positive work place through collaboration, respect and support of colleagues.
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Assists colleagues to grow professionally and personally within the profession.
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Considers the welfare of clients, colleagues and the organization in matters affecting employment and practice.
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Effectively maintains delivery of quality nursing care through proactive responses in the management of health care delivery.
Distinguished Nurse Educator
The recipient of the Distinguished Nurse Educator Award is recognized for commitment to the advancement of nursing knowledge, is presently employed in a nurse educator position and holds a master’s or doctoral degree.
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Advances nursing knowledge through research, publications and/or presentations.
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Employs creative and innovative teaching strategies, responding to the needs of a diverse learner population and promoting high levels of competence.
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Collaborates with clients and health care professionals to enhance wellness.
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Demonstrates commitment to community service through active involvement.
Distinguished Nurse Researcher
The recipient of the Distinguished Nurse Researcher Award is recognized for significant research activities which have positively affected nursing practice, has a master’s degree or doctorate in nursing and demonstrates recent involvement in research endeavors related to nursing.
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Encourages the development and effective use of nursing research among individuals practicing nursing.
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Disseminates research results through presentations and/or publications.
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Receives funded support from local, regional and national agencies.
Lifetime Achievement in Nursing
The Lifetime Achievement in Nursing Award recognizes a nurse leader whose career has significantly affected nursing, health care and the community, who has a BSN or equivalent and has practiced nursing for 25 years or more.
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Has demonstrated a proactive response to health care needs.
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Has demonstrated resourcefulness and creative approaches to implement change.
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Has demonstrated significant achievement in improving nursing and health care.
Alumni Nurse Leader
The Alumni Nurse Leader Award recognizes an alumnus who earned a nursing degree at the College of Mount St. Joseph a minimum of five years ago. The nominee is a leader within any health care setting. In addition to peer nomination for this award, self-nomination is accepted with an accompanying letter of recommendation from a nurse colleague.
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Has contributed to promoting a positive image of the nursing profession.
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Has upheld the values of compassion, caring and human dignity.
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Has demonstrated significant achievement in improving nursing and health care.