Outstanding Alberta registered nurses recognized with Awards of Nursing Excellence
EDMONTON, May 31, 2012 /CNW/ - The College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) will pay tribute to the achievements of registered nurses during its 13th annual CARNA Awards of Nursing Excellence Gala at the Westin Hotel in Edmonton tonight, Thursday May 31, 2012.
The following five RNs will be recognized for nursing excellence in clinical practice, education, administration and lifetime achievement. Each has made an outstanding contribution in their respective areas of practice.
Go to www.CARNAAwards.ca to read their biographies.
- Nursing Excellence in Clinical Practice: Josette Salgado, University of Alberta Hospital
- Nursing Excellence in Education: Carol Ewashen, University of Calgary
- Nursing Excellence in Administration: David Dyer, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
- Nursing Excellence, Lifetime Achievement: Jane Simington, Taking Flight International Corporation
- Nursing Excellence, Committee's Choice: Mary Widas, Peter Lougheed Centre
High resolution photos for each recipient are available on request. All biographies may be reprinted at no cost with notice to CARNA.
CARNA is the professional and regulatory body for Alberta's more than 33,000 RNs, including nurses in direct care, education, research and administration as well as nurse practitioners. Its mandate is to protect the public by ensuring that Albertans receive effective, safe and ethical care by registered nurses. For more information, visit www.nurses.ab.ca.
To arrange an interview or photo opportunity, contact:
Rachel Champagne
T: 780.453.0516
C: 780.953.3923
[email protected]
@AlbertaRNs
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