RMH has named three nurses the first recipients of the Excellence in Nursing Practice awards\u2014Eliza Burkholder, RN, 5 West; Eileen Phillips, RN, Pre-\/Post-Surgical Care; and Gina Yost, RN, Information Systems.<\/p>\n
The RMH Nursing Division created the new Excellence in Nursing Practice Awards to recognize outstanding nurses.<\/p>\n
RMH nurses are nominated for the awards by their peers and selected by a committee of nursing leaders. Nominated nurses must demonstrate a passion for the nursing profession and exemplify excellence in mentoring, leadership and service. A total of 23 RMH nurses were nominated for the awards.<\/p>\n
One nurse is selected in each of three categories\u2014inpatient, outpatient and a specialty role.<\/p>\n
Burkholder, a 2009 Eastern Mennonite University nursing graduate, was awarded for excellence in an inpatient area, Phillips for excellence in an outpatient area, and Yost for excellence in a specialty role.<\/p>\n
The three nurses were recognized during National Nurses\u2019 Week, May 6-12, for their efforts to promote and advance the nursing profession; for displaying caring and commitment to patients, families, and co-workers; and for demonstrating leadership in the nursing profession. Each recipient received an elegant, custom-designed plaque.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe award is significant because\u00a0nurses are nominated by their peers and selected by a distinguished committee of nursing leaders,\u201d said Donna Wilmoth, RN, director, RMH Nursing Administration.\u00a0\u201cThe award recipients\u00a0demonstrate a passion for the nursing profession and exemplify excellence in mentoring, leadership and service. By rewarding exemplary nurses, RMH is also helping retain quality nurses in our vital profession.\u201d<\/p>\n