Join us May 9, 2013 at the Mirage as we celebrate 25 years of honoring nurses
with the Nightingale Awards for Nursing Excellence
The Nightingale Awards for Nursing® celebration has not only honored the hard-working, highly skilled, caring individuals in the nursing profession for the past 24 years, but it has also allowed Oakland University's School of Nursing to benefit students through scholarships, faculty through research support and ensuring that nursing education remains on the cutting edge which will improve the lives and safety of the patients and their families with whom they work.
Congratulations to all 2013 winners and runners up! Each of the nine winners and ten runners up will be honored at the awards dinner on May 9th. All winners will receive a $1,000 cash award, a solid bronze Nightingale statue and a Nightingale pin. Runners up each will receive a plaque and Nightingale pin. All nominees will be recognized in the program and receive a certificate in honor of their nomination.
Here is the list of winners and runners-up:
Administration:
Winner - Gail J. Pietrzyk - Crittenton Hospital Medical Center
Runner Up - Bridget A. Leonard - DMC, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
Advanced Nurse Practice:
Winner - Christine Westphal - Oakwood Healthcare System
Runner Up - Pauline A. Kulwicki - DMC, Harper-Hutzel Hospitals
Education & Research:
Winner - Maria Teresa Palleschi - DMC, Harper University Hospital
Runner Up - Kathleen A. Marble - Sparrow Hospital
Long Term Care / Rehabilitation:
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Winner - Laura L. Lager - Oakwood Heritage Hospital
Runner Up - Ruth Kniveton - Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
Nursing in the Community:
Winner - Shawn Bennis - Henry Ford Home Health Care
Runner Up - Doris Neumeyer - Beaumont Hospital, Troy
Distinguished OU Alumni:
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Winner - Lisa A. Chism - Karmanos Cancer Institute
Runner Up - Marianne Kasenow - Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Staff Nurse Practice:
Winner - Kelly L. Benoit - Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe
Winner - Anne Marie Bradley - Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center
Runner Up- Karen Hughes - Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center
Runner Up- Kirsten Roberts - DMC, Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
People's Choice Top 3:
Mary Beth DeRubeis - U of M Cancer Center
Mary Gadbaw Davis - St. John Providence Hospital
Diane Moskal - Beaumont Hospital, Troy
*Winner will be revealed at the Nightingale Awards Ceremony on May 9th. Get your tickets today!
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How can you get involved?
Sponsorship - There are many sponsorship levels available including a Gold Sponsorship, Silver Sponsorship, Bronze Sponsorship, Volunteer Table Sponsor, Statue Sponsor and more. Please refer to the Sponsorship Form or contact Cynthia Rutledge at carutled@oakland.edu.
Table or Tickets - To purchase a table or tickets, please contact Cynthia Rutledge at carutled@oakland.edu or (248) 364-8725. Tables seat 10 guests each.
Advertise - Ad space is available in the Nightingale Awards Program Book and in the Silent Auction program book. Download the ad form and and send to Amy Johnson at johnson2@oakland.edu.
Nightingale Awards Nominations - Nominate a nurse you know! The Oakland University School of Nursing strives to recognize and honor the compassion, knowledge, and initiative of outstanding nurses in the field at its annual Nightingale Awards for Nursing. Awards are given based on nurses' achievements and community and professional involvement. Leadership, quality of care given, innovative practices and advances in research are also valued in the selection processes. The nine categories include: Administration, Advanced Nurse Practice, Education/Research, Long Term Care / Rehabilitation, Nursing in the Community, OU Distinguished Alumni, Staff Practice (2) and the People's Choice Award. Check out these tips for completing the nomination process and see a successful nomination sample.
Contact information
For more information, contact Cynthia Rutledge in the School of Nursing at (248) 364-8725 or carutled@oakland.edu.