Nevada RNformation - September 2021
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Page 18 • <strong>Nevada</strong> <strong>RNformation</strong> <strong>September</strong>, October, November <strong>2021</strong><br />
<strong>Nevada</strong> Nurses Foundation EST 2014<br />
<strong>Nevada</strong> Rising Stars: Student Nurse Leader Awards – the recipients of<br />
the Student Nurse Leader Awards will be honored. These student nurses are<br />
selected by their respective schools, institutions, and organizations based on their<br />
involvement in the nursing profession, demonstration of leadership skills, effective<br />
communication, and promoting quality care in their community. The Foundation<br />
also recognizes student volunteers who helps at our fundraising events. Schools<br />
wishing to have their outstanding student nurses recognized at the event should<br />
submit those names and a few word about them to Stars@NVNursesFoundation.org<br />
by <strong>September</strong> 10, <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
“50 Under 50” Awards – The<br />
average age of a nurse leader is 50<br />
years of age. Nominate nurses who<br />
are leading change and making a<br />
difference in <strong>Nevada</strong>. Let us know<br />
the names and contact information<br />
of the nurses who have demonstrated<br />
excellence in practice and leadership<br />
and are providing safe quality<br />
healthcare. Nominations are accepted<br />
through <strong>September</strong> 10, <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Shooting Stars: Professional<br />
Progression Awards – Recognizing<br />
nurses who advance their nursing<br />
degree and obtaining certification<br />
in their practice aligns with the<br />
Foundation’s mission to increase access to quality healthcare for <strong>Nevada</strong> citizens. All<br />
nurses who have completed advanced degrees and specialty certifications in 2020<br />
and <strong>2021</strong> will be honored. Submissions accepted through <strong>September</strong> 19, <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Nurses on Boards – All nurses who served on governing or advisory boards<br />
local, state, regional, or national level, representing the nursing occupation or<br />
healthcare issues and concerns during 2020 and <strong>2021</strong>, will be honored. If you know<br />
of a colleague who should be recognized, please submit a nomination.<br />
Partnering Professional Nursing Organizations’ Stellar Nurses – Many<br />
professional nursing organizations do not have a venue to recognize their stars.<br />
For all of the professional nursing organizations supporting the <strong>Nevada</strong> Nurses<br />
Foundation, we offer an opportunity for them to select a stellar nurse to be<br />
recognized at the NNF’s Shining Stars of Nursing in <strong>Nevada</strong> Awards Gala. The<br />
criteria and selection of the stellar nurse are determined by each professional<br />
nursing organization. Please submit the nurse’s name, a profile picture, the name of<br />
the organization, and contact information to Stars@NVNursesFoundation.org
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