Jenenne Nelson, dean, Graduate School and professor, Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences was recognized as a 2011 Nightingale Luminary Award winner.
Nelson was recognized for her excellence in nursing professional engagement and citizenship in “Administrator, Educator, Researcher, or Non-Traditional Roles for Leadership.” The Luminary Awards were presented to regional award recipients.
The Colorado Nurses Foundation hosted the 26th annual Nightingale Luminary Awards on Saturday, May 14, in Denver.
The Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Human Caring was founded in 1985 to honor nurses who best exemplify the philosophy and practice of Florence Nightingale, a 19th century nursing pioneer who epitomized the art of helping people toward their optimal health.
The Colorado Nurses Foundation (CNF) is the organization planning this statewide event. The Colorado Springs Nightingale and Western Slope Nightingale are part of the CNF state-wide planning committee. CNF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to improving health care and nursing practice in Colorado. CNF is devoted to creating nursing excellence through the promotion of educational and scientific activities and community-based projects in Colorado. Sara Jarrett is President of the Colorado Nurses Foundation Board of Directors.
Since 1999, the Colorado Nurses Foundation has awarded 244 scholarships totaling $313,750.
For more information on the CNF and Nightingale Awards please visit: http://www.cnfound.org
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