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Professional Nursing Awards

Excellence in Advanced Practice Award 2024

Erin Kindy, APRNSICU/Surgical ServicesErin was nominated by Mary K. Kimbrough. The UAMS SICU takes care of the some of the sickest and most injured surgical patients in the state of Arkansas, and Erin has been integral in the care of many, if not all, of these patients. We had a young patient with a devastating […]

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Betty Casali Transformational Leadership Award 2024

Jami Travis, Nursing DirectorCritical Care DivisionJami was nominated by Garrett Kubic, Clinical Services Manager <pJami exemplifies what it means to be transformational leader and is a personal mentor for many nurses and leaders. She actively demonstrates to me what a good and transformational leader is by making it a priority to actively listen to the […]

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Excellence in Nursing Education Award 2024

Cynthia Onstott, Curriculum Development Specialist, Clinical EducationCynthia was nominated by Shannon Finley During new employee orientation, Cynthia advocates for nurses progressing up the clinical ladder at UAMS and offers real-life insights into the versatility of the nursing profession. As an educational specialist, she is responsible for assessing, developing, and evaluating clinical training programs, including integrating […]

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Outstanding Community Service Award 2024

Lauren Wegener, RNNurse EducatorIDHI SANE ProgramLauren was nominated for all of her leadership and continuous volunteer efforts in forensic nursing that serves as a Community Service project. Lauren’s continuous volunteer efforts are demonstrated through her role as a co-founder and secretary of the Arkansas Forensic Nurses Association, which was founded in 2021. As part of […]

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Excellence in Advanced Practice Award 2023

Stephanie Rogers, APRNMyeloma CenterStephanie was nominated by Dr. Sharmilan Thanendrarajan. Stephanie joined the Myeloma Center as an APRN one year ago to support our clinic, when we were facing a difficult time with a shortage of APRNs.  She was able to quickly adapt to the situation although it was very difficult and challenging, as she […]

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Betty Casali Transformational Leadership Award 2023

Devin Terry, DIRClinical EducationDevin was nominated by Becky Sartini, Assistant Director of WISL with supportive statements from Rebekah Thacker, Director of Research and Nursing Excellence Devin oversees over 30 employees across 3 departments.  This is a large number of employees for most nursing leaders and her span of influence reaches far and wide, from the […]

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Excellence in Nursing Education Award 2023

Paige Womack, Clinical Specialist, H8 – Neurology/NeurosurgeryPaige was nominated by Dees Davis, with supporting statements from multiple staff members Paige Womack has successfully fulfilled the role of Clinical Specialist on H8 for seven years. She is very knowledgeable and considered an expert in neurology. She is thorough and detail-oriented and always completes things before the […]

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Outstanding Community Service Award 2023

Delores Chandler, RNMovement Disorder ClinicMovement Disorder ClinicDelores was nominated for all of her leadership in different Community Service projects. Delores worked on several community projects in 2022. She served with the UAMS Strike Out Stroke at Dickey Stephens Park in the summer to raise awareness on stroke prevention. She served as team captain to raise […]

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