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Tristate Nurses Honored for Exceptional Care

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2 minute read May 8, 2006

CINCINNATI—The University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Nursing honored 16 nurses at the 14th annual Florence Nightingale Awards, April 26, for their dedication and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

 

Six nurses received the Florence Nightingale Award, named for the founder of modern nursing, and $1,000. Ten nurses received the Dean’s Award and $400 each. Money for the awards is provided through sponsorships.

 

The winners’ residences are listed after their names. The recipients of the 2006 Nightingale Awards are:

  • Billie Addison (Groesbeck), the Deupree Community
  • Catherine Brug-Reeves (Cold Springs), St. Luke Hospitals
  • Teresa Merk (Harrison), Cincinnati Shriners Hospital
  • Homer Phillips (West Chester), Harmony Community School and Veteran Affairs Medical Center
  • Jonda Proffit (College Hill), Cincinnati Health Department
  • Mary Ann Roos (Cheviot), Cincinnati Health Department/James N. Gamble Elementary School

More information on the Nightingale winners can be found at http://con.uc.edu/nightingale/boawinner.htm.

 

The Dean’s Award winners are:

  • Shirley Alsup (Liberty Township), University Hospital
  • Kimberly Bailey (Amelia), Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
  • Bonnie Benson (Perry Park, Ky.), St. Elizabeth Medical Center
  • Deborah Dixon (Hamilton), Hillandale Communities
  • Vicki Estridge (Hamilton/Okeana), Jewish Hospital
  • Rosanna Fardo (Grants Lick, Ky.), Mercy Health Partners, Mt. Airy
  • Sandra Grau (Pierce Township), Patheon Pharmaceuticals
  • Zahida Ludwig (Ludlow), Good Samaritan Hospital
  • Cheryl Rush (Pleasant Ridge), Christ Hospital
  • Amy Scarlato (Bridgetown), Cincinnati Health Department/Chase Elementary School

Details on the Dean’s Award winners are available at http://con.uc.edu/nightingale/deanawardwinner.htm.

 

More than 850 people attended this year’s event.

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