Nursing Recognitions & Awards
Nursing certification validates that nurses have met stringent requirements for knowledge and experience and are qualified to provide competent specialty care. All nurses who provide care are encouraged to become certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Certification programs are rigorous and meet nationally recognized standards. ANCC certification is a sound and legally defensible measurement of nursing knowledge. The certification programs are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS). These independent accrediting bodies have established nationally acknowledged standards and criteria for the recognition of certification programs and use rigorous processes to determine whether programs meet their standards.
We are pleased to recognize St. Vincent’s nurses who earned certifications in different specialty areas as of May 12, 2011.
Professional Excellence Awards –2011
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St. Vincent’s Shared Governance Professional Practice Council worked diligently in 2010 to establish professional recognition awards for registered nurses. Nurses are nominated by their peers. Six registered nurses were recognized during the 2011 Nurses’ Week Recognition Ceremony.
Nursing Community Service – Jennifer Nascimento, BS, RN-BC, CRC, demonstrates outstanding professional service through her voluntary contributions within the community and selfless commitment to the dignity and safety of those in need.
Nursing Leadership – Leslie Lincoln, BSN, RN demonstrates the traits of a role model, motivator and visionary leader.
Nursing Quality – Brooke Karlsen, MSN, RN made significant contributions to nursing with positive patient outcomes through the use of quality measurement and improvement.
Nursing Research – Emma Wittstein, MSN, RN-BC, utilizes scientific research to demonstrate improvements in the practice or image of nursing.
Nursing Clinical Practice – Denise Buonocore, MSN, APN-C, CCRN, makes significant contributions in defining, supporting and promoting Evidence- Based Practice.
Nursing Professional Development – Michael Perretta, RN, makes significant contributions to the professional development and growth of self and peers through the integration of practice and quality.