New Hampshire Nursing News - December 2020

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Page 6 • New Hampshire Nursing News December 2020, January, February 2021 EXCELLENCE IN NURSING AWARDS This year, more than ever, is a year to celebrate nurses and the important valuable work they do each and every day. The World Health Organization and the American Nurses Association named 2020 the Year of the Nurse. In addition, nurses across New Hampshire have been especially challenged by the coronavirus global pandemic and its impact on their work, their families and their colleagues. To help us celebrate nursing in 2020, consider nominating a well-deserving nurse for one of these prestigious awards. Nominations for the 2021 Excellence in Nursing Awards are open until January 8, 2021 on the Excellence in Nursing website (https://www.nhmagazine.com/excellence-innursing-submissions/). A team of nurse reviewers, with at least five years of experience in the specialty category for which they will be reviewing nominations, has been recruited to review the nomination submitted for the 2021 awards. They are looking forward to reviewing your nomination of a nurse you know who has gone above and beyond during 2020, the year of the nurse. Excellence Task Force Revamps Excellence Award Categories In 2020, the Excellence in Nursing Task Force reviewed nominations received by category for the past three years and reconsidered award categories. Two award categories received significantly fewer submissions: Gerontologic & Long Term Care and Hospice & Palliative Care. The Task Force decided to combine the categories into a single award: the Hospice/Palliative Care and/or Gerontologic Award. A new rubric was developed to reflect the new category. Two categories repeatedly received significantly more nominations than others: the Nurse Leader and the Nurse Educator & Nurse Researcher category. The Task Force decided to split each of these categories resulting in four awards. The Task Force noted that many deserving emerging nurse leaders were not being recognized because the evaluation rubric was biased towards experienced nurse leaders. The new categories are designated as the Front Line/Administrative Leader Award and the Senior Nursing Leader Award. The Front Line/Administrative Leader Award recognizes a front line or administrative nursing leader and includes nursing supervisors, clinical leaders, informal/project leaders, functional leaders (leaders without direct reports). The Senior Nursing Leader Award recognizes a senior nursing leader and includes nursing directors, vice presidents, and chief nursing officers. The Task Force developed new rubrics for each of these awards. The Nurse Educator & Nurse Researcher Award was divided into its two primary component. The Nurse Educator Award recognizes a nurse involved in education who works to advance the knowledge, skills and professionalism required for patient-centered care. This includes active nursing education activities in environments such as professional development in organizational settings, nurse education in academic or clinical settings. The Nurse Researcher Award recognizes a nurse involved in research who works to advance evidence based practice defined as: “the integration of best research, clinical expertise, and patient values in making decisions about the care of individualized patients. The Task Force developed new rubrics for reviewing nominations for the awards. 2021 Excellence in Nursing Award Categories. • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse • Ambulatory Care Nursing • Cardiovascular Nursing • Emergency Nursing • Front Line/Administrative Nursing Leader • Hospice-Palliative Care and/or Gerontologic Nursing • Maternal-Child Health Nursing • Medical-Surgical Nursing • Nurse Educator • Nurse Researcher • Pediatric & School Nursing • Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing • Public Health Nursing • Senior Nurse Leader Opportunity Awaits REGISTERED NURSES Full time or per diem opportunities available for: Inpatient Care Unit Emergency Department Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Physician Practice Surgical Services/OR nurses To view all current job opportunities, and to apply please go to: www.springfieldmed.org/careers 401(k), health/dental/vision, life, short and long-term disability, wellness program, massage therapy, acupuncture, skin care, hypnotherapy, fitness center and weight watchers reimbursement, educational loan options, tuition reimbursement and much more. 25 Ridgewood Road, Springfield, VT 05156 Equal Opportunity Employer www.nvrh.org/careers
December 2020, January, February 2021 New Hampshire Nursing News • Page 7 NHNA Bestows 2020 Awards During the Annual Membership Meeting, held the evening of October 7, 2020, NHNA President Carlene Ferrier presented the NHNA Annual Awards. In addition to recognizing nurses who have been members of NHNA for 25 years, three other nursing awards were presented: the Rising Star Award, the Distinguished Member Award, and the President’s Award. A non-nursing award, the Champion of Nursing, was also bestowed. Membership Service Award The five nurses were recognized for their continuing 25 year membership: Jennifer Ganem, Anne Howe, Linda Lassonde, Lisa Palmer and Georgette Caouette. Each received a 25-year pin and a certificate acknowledging their long-standing support of the New Hampshire Nurses Association. Rising Star Award The Rising Star Award honors a nurse who has been in practice less than five years and has both contributed to the profession and has demonstrated significant potential as a leader and nursing advocate-a rising star in the field. Each nominee had least two letters of recommendation providing examples of how they demonstrated professionalism, patient advocacy, budding leadership, community service and created a collaborative working environment with peers. Six nurses were nominated for the 2020 award by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. • Christopher Charles, Medical ICU • Katelyn Gray, Outpatient Surgery Center • Carissa Hodgdon, Intensive Care Nursery • Linsey Hodge, Outpatient Surgery Center • Mallory Schell, Surgical Trauma ICU • Victoria “Tori” Vincent, CHaD at DHMC The 2020 Rising Star Award was awarded to Carissa Hodgdon BSN RN from the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth. Carissa graduated from Castleton University with an Associate’s Degree and in December 2018 she completed her BSN. She works in the Intensive Care Nursery and has always been eager to learn and support others. Carissa precepts new staff and always seeks a variety of experiences to expand her knowledge. Her colleagues have described her as calm, compassionate, inquisitive, a multitasker, and a team player. Beyond the reach of the hospital, Carissa has become a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and Instructor. Carissa sits on the Car Seat Committee for the hospital to streamline the processes around child passenger safety for pediatric patients all over the organization. In 2018, she was recognized by the state of VT as Child Patient Safety Technician Instructor of the Year. Carissa is described by one of her nominators as an inspiration to her colleagues. Distinguished Member Award The Distinguished Member Award honors a nurse with substantive service to NHNA, through work on the Commissions, work in nursing advocacy and/or work on an NHNA Task Force(s). The awardee demonstrates a commitment to the vision and mission of NHNA. Each nominee provides at least two letters of recommendation providing examples of how the nominee demonstrates commitment to the NHNA’s vision/mission and service to NHNA. Two members were nominated: Polly Campion and Paula MacKinnon. The 2020 Distinguished Member was Paula McKinnon. Paula is a school nurse at Salem Middle School, a member of the NHNA, and President of the New Hampshire School Nurses Association. Paula has functioned in key roles as NH schools prepare to resume operations. As a member of the NHNA Paula, maintains communications for the organization through weekly e-news blasts and social media activities. Paula attends commission meetings both in a supportive and participant role. Recently, Paula’s role as Operations Director on the COVID Alliance Senior Support Team has been pivotal in the success of the project. The Project responded to the early COVID experience suggesting senior facilities would be hit the hardest. As a volunteer run project Paula was instrumental in recruiting the Team’s 90 plus volunteers. Her willingness to give innumerable hours to the project exemplified the highest spirit of nursing and clearly reflected the mission and vision of the NHNA. Her nominee noted “Paula demonstrates respect for all nurses, advocates for efforts to ensure a safe workplace, has innovating ideas for moving the organization forward, and is well-spoken in her support of NHNA activities.” President’s Award The President’s Award is given at the discretion of the President of the NHNA to someone who exemplifies NHNA’s Core Values. The position as NHNA President provides a unique vantage point for identifying exceptional individuals worthy of recognition. The 2020 President’s Award was presented to Joan Widmer, the Executive Director of the New Hampshire Nurses Association for the past four years. During this past four years Joan has displayed her commitment to the NHNA and New Hampshire’s nurses through leadership, advocacy, and mentorship. Champion of Nursing Award The Champion of Nursing Award honors an employer or individual, nurse or non-nurse, who has had a positive impact on the profession of nursing. The Champion contributes by demonstrating characteristics or practices that support individual nurses or the nursing profession. The 2020 Champion of Nursing was Dean Kamen of DEKA Research & Development. With 2020 one of the most challenging and rewarding years experienced by nurses due to the COVID19 pandemic New Hampshire nurses rose to the challenge. The challenge to care for patients infected with this novel virus was compounded by inadequate supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE). Dean Kamen, through his extensive connections with manufacturers around the world, and working with the support of Governor Sununu and the State of New Hampshire, secured the purchase and delivery of over 1,200 tons of PPE and other critical supplies. Using his resources he was a tireless Champion of Nursing. Thank You to our Healthcare Heroes on the Front Lines of COVID-19 Legend (L to R): Joan Widmer, Dean Kamen (Champion of Nursing), Carlene Ferrier Carissa Hodgdon 100 Saint Anselm Drive Manchester, NH 03102 (603) 641-7086 www.anselm.edu/cne Committed to Promoting Excellence in the Practice of Nursing Paula MacKinnon, Distinguished Member Award Winner Joan Widmer, President’s Award Winner Saint Anselm College is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
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