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Recognition

Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system and UAMS takes great pride in recognizing nursing staff. We have multiple recognition programs within UAMS and the Center of Nursing Excellence not only supports local, state and regional recognition programs, but also, nominations of UAMS nursing staff for the following UAMS nursing recognition programs:

Recognition Matters

Monthly

DAISY, BEE and Outstanding Area of the Month

Monthly we recognize a DAISY, BEE and the Outstanding Area of the Month. DAISY and BEE are nominated, but the Outstanding Area of the Month is awarded by quality metrics.

  • DAISY
  • BEE

Biannually

DAISY Nurse Leader

We award two DAISY Nurse Leaders a year. We take nominations from co-workers describing the impact the nominee has on staff and patient care.

  • DAISY Nurse Leader

Annually

Professional Nursing Awards

Every years during Nurses Week, the Center for Nursing Excellence presents the Professional Nursing Awards. All 5 award are very special.

  • Professional Nursing Awards
  • Betty Casali Transformational Leadership
  • Advancement of Nursing Practice
  • Excellence in Nursing Education
  • Outstanding Community Service
  • Advanced Practice Providers (APP)

Awards of Excellence

There are 3 awards presented for Awards of Excellence. These awards are sponsored by the UAMS Medical Center Auxiliary in an effort to celebrate and honor UAMS staff.

  • Awards of Excellence
  • Helen May Compassionate Care Award
  • The Mary Helen Forrest Nursing Legacy
  • Team Impact Award

The Center for Nursing Excellence also established Nurse Remembrance to recognize deceased UAMS nurses and nursing students.

The Center for Nursing Excellence also showcases UAMS nursing in advertisements through multiple media outlets such as the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Times, the UAMS website, and social media.

Professional Nursing Awards

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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Advancement of Nursing Practice Award 2023

Kristen Phonvilai, BSN, RN IV, RNC-NICNeonatal Intensive Care UnitKristen was nominated for her leadership in a quality improvement project. Thermoregulation is a keystone of neonatal care. Regardless of weight or gestational age, hypothermia at birth is a significant risk factor for mortality. Kristen has been involved in a quality improvement to decrease the incidence of […]

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Professional Nursing Awards

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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Mary Helen Forrest Legacy Award 2023

Tammy Gillham, RN, CCRN, TNCC, CDFH4 – Trauma/SICU/CVICUTammy was nominated by Carol Brizzolara. Tammy has been a registered nurse at UAMS for 37 years.  She began her nursing career in the critical care unit, the former SICU, on the 2nd floor in the Central Building.  Early on, she took on leadership roles in the SICU […]

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