Celebrating Nurses
ajcjobs Nursing Excellence Awards
Leita Cowart, Special
Fresh faces
Between 2002 and 2009, there was a 62 percent increase in the number of nurses ages 23 to 26 entering the field. We talked to three young nurses about how that trend is invigorating the profession.
What makes a great nurse?
For 12 of past 13 years, nurses have topped the Gallup Poll of the nation’s most trusted professionals. Given their skills and commitment to compassionate care, that’s no surprise. We asked some nurses to tell us what makes a great nurse.
Know a super nurse?
Nomination period for the 2012 Celebrating Nurses awards is now closed, but we are now accepting nominations for the 2013 awards. Please check back for details about the 2012 awards event.
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Top notch
Health care organizations often receive awards for the quality of the care they give to patients. In April, 16 health care workplaces were honored for how they value their employees in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s 2012 edition of Metro Atlanta’s Top 100 Workplaces.
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Photo gallery from 2012 banquet
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution honored 10 of Georgia's best nurses at the seventh annual ajc jobs Nursing Excellence Awards event on May 2 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The winners are (front row from left) Amy Tipton, Alane Levy, Cindy Bales, Mackenzie Lovvorn, Penny Ndungu, (back row from left) Jennifer Mielnik, Betsy Polstra, Blake Green, Allison Batson and Melinda Mayton.
2012's Top Honorees
- Cindy Bales, WellStar Kennestone Hospital: Uniting a sick father with newborn
- Allison Batson, Emory University Hospital: Kidney donation a rare gift to patient
- Blake Green, Atlanta Medical Center: Act of heroism in the wild blue yonder
- Alane Levy, Tafkaa Personalized Healthcare: ‘A nose for helping those in need’
- Mackenzie Lovvorn, Gwinnett Medical Center: Helping a couple cope with tragic loss
- Melinda Mayton, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: Beach therapy for sick kids, families
- Jennifer Mielnik, Rockdale Medical Center: Quick action helps save woman’s life
- Penninah "Penny" Ndungu, WellStar Kennestone Hospital: Medical mission to care for Kenyans
- Betsy Polstra, Good Samaritan Health Center: A calling to care for the underserved
- Amy Tipton, WellStar Paulding Hospital: Saving a man’s life leads to friendship
- 2012 Nominees: See the full list
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