Have a favorite nurse leader? Nominate them for AJC’s Nursing Excellence Awards

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Does someone in particular come to mind when you think of excellent nursing leadership? Consider nominating them for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Celebrating Nurses' Executive Nursing Leadership Excellence Award.

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The accolade honors chief nursing officers (CNOs) and chief nursing executives (CNEs) who demonstrate advocacy, vision, and collaboration to improve patient care and the nursing workplace.

Someone who represents nursing leadership excellence goes above and beyond quality patient care and works to create a culture that fosters professional development for all.

Nominees must hold a minimum credential of a BSN and should be working as a chief nursing officer at a metro Atlanta hospital.

Nominate a nurse today. Deadline: April 17.