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The chefs, volunteers and guests who make up our Signature Chefs Events community are coming together in new, innovative ways to suport moms and babies this year.
We are following state mandated guidelines in response to COVID-19 and will not have an in-person event this year. So, we are preparing an exciting, new Virtual Gala for your 2020 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction experience!
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Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide, and 1 million will die before their first birthday. Your gift helps the March of Dimes fund research, education, advocacy and programs that help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.
The March of Dimes is honored to pay tribute to the nursing profession by recognizing extraordinary nurses throughout the community. Nurse of the Year events honor those who make a difference in the lives of so many. Nominate an outstanding nurse today! 2016 Nominations Categories o Advocacy for Patients o Clinical Care o Community Health and Public Health o Distinguished Nurse of the Year o Hospice, Home Health Palliative Care o Education o Emergency o Front Line Leader o Nursing Administration and Leadership o Pediatric o Rising Star o Surgical/Procedural o Women’s Health NOMINATIONS CLOSE OCTOBER 14, 2016
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Advocacy for Patients RNs who go beyond the call of duty to advocate for patients. Clinical Care RNs who demonstrate excellence in delivering care directly to the patient in any clinical setting. Community Health and Public Health Community health, Public health, clinic, office and other care settings. Distinguished Nurse of the Year RNs whose contributions and accomplishments have had an extraordinary influence within the nursing profession in Washington. Education Nursing students that have demonstrated outstanding professionalism and mastered the coursework necessary for a successful nursing career and RN’s that have made significant contributions in education, professional development, and/or long-term learning of nursing professionals. Emergency Emergency - ER, flight and ambulance. Front Line Leader Includes nurses in general medical/surgical or specialty unit area of nursing who function in the Charge Nurse, ANM, or Supervisor role. Includes Adult ICU/CCU, IMC, cath lab and special procedures, PTCA Interventional Radiology, ER, Surgical, Labor & Delivery, NICU with intermediate care units and PICU. Hospice, Home Health & Palliative Care Nursing in inpatient/outpatient hospice settings and nursing in all home health care settings. Nursing Administration and Leadership Includes CNE’s, CNO’s, VP’s, Administrative Directors, and Department Directors/Managers. Pediatric RNs whose influence and service in the care of pregnant mothers and babies exemplifies the mission of the March of Dimes to improve the health of babies. Rising Star RNs who, within the first 18 months of practice exemplify outstanding caring, leadership, and professionalism. Surgical/Procedural Perioperative, Preoperative, PACU, Day Surgery, OR and Endoscopy. Women's Health Nurses who provide care in ante partum clinics, antepartum hospital units, labor and delivery, maternal/baby care, post-partum and gynecology.
Washington Nurse of the Year is an exciting awards event that brings together the community to recognize nursing excellence and achievement throughout the state of Washington in areas of research, education, quality patient care, innovation and leadership. It's a unique opportunity to celebrate our unsung heroes. Awards will be presented to the most outstanding nurse within each category. Join us as we honor our nurses!
Thanks to the leadership of our volunteer chairs and committee members, we are honored to present Nurse of the Year events. After months of hard work, these volunteers have taken the event to new heights, honoring more nurses than ever before. The March of Dimes and the families we support are grateful for the generosity and effort of the team that made this event possible. Nurse of the Year Event Chair Margo Bykonen Swedish Medical Center, First Hill
Hundreds of applications across the defined categories ranging from Advanced Practice to Surgical Services are reviewed and scored by high-ranking nurse leaders. Through this competitive process, finalists within each category are then determined. The March of Dimes is proud to announce and honor the 2015 Nurse of the Year winners. 2015 Award of Excellence Education - Margie Bridges - Overlake Hospital Medical Center Public Health - Polly Taylor - Washington State Department of Health Pediatric - Joan McDonagh - Coe Elementary School Critical Care - Christa Arguinchona - Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Advanced Practice - Joya Pickett - Swedish Medical Center Women’s Health - Leondra Weiss - Harborview Medical Center Clinical Care - Lisa Onstot - Seattle Children’s Hospital Nurse of the Year - Dorothy Ruzicki - Providence Health Care Rising Star - Aaron Cruz - St. Clare Hospital Emergency - Curtis Peek - Summit Pacific Medical Center Front Line Leader - Trish Nilsen - Whidbey Family Birthplace Case Management & Care Coordination - Anne Reese - Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Long Term Acute Care & Rehabilitation -Mihkai Wickline - Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Nursing Administration - Judith Canfield - Providence Regional Medical Center - Everett Legend of Nursing - Peggy Mangiaracina - Providence Sacred Heart & Children’s Hospital Hospice, Home Health & Palliative Care - Vernelda Savoy - Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care Surgical & Procedural Services - Marlene Elliott - Providence Mount Carmel Hospital Innovative & Non-Traditional Nursing - Robin Hollenhorst - Providence Regional Medical Center - Everett Advocacy for Patients - Teresa Forshag - Partners with Families and Children
View our updated event acknowledgements and waivers here.
