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AONE Institute Announces 2010 Recognition Award Recipients
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M.T. Meadows, AONE - (312) 422-2807
Chicago, IL (February 26, 2010) —The AONE Institute, an activity of the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) and a 501(c)(3) unit of the Health Research and Educational Trust, has announced the recipients of its 2010 recognition awards, which highlight AONE members and an AONE chapter who have demonstrated the “best of the best” in leadership practice, and whose work sets an example for every nurse leader.
The recipients, to be honored during the AONE 43rd Annual Meeting and Exposition, April 9-13, 2010 in Indianapolis, IN, are:
Mentor Award
Joan Wessman, RN, MS, Chief Nursing Officer at Moses Cone Health System in Greensboro, NC
Wessman’s management style has long stressed the importance of mentoring in the professional development of nurse leaders and managers. As part of her ongoing mentoring efforts, Wessman recognizes and supports the development of aspiring nurse leaders and nurse managers.
Wessman has published articles in professional journals and is an active member of many professional nursing, civic and community organizations. She was named 2006 Visionary Nurse Leader by Nursing Management magazine and was recognized as one of the “Great 100 Nurses in North Carolina” in 2006. In 2008, she was named as a Distinguished Alumni of The Ohio State University College of Nursing.
Prism Award
Dr. Rumay Alexander, EdD, RN, Professor and Director of Multicultural Affairs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC
For more than 25 years, Alexander has been a strong and consistent professional presence in the field of nursing while advocating for cultural diversity, its understanding, embracement and application. Alexander has played a significant role in the development and implementation of cultural understanding and application of multicultural concepts at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing. She has provided leadership as a member of the AONE Diversity Committee and was instrumental in developing the initial AONE position statement on diversity. Additionally, Alexander developed a model called “Courageous Dialogues” that uses candid conversations about the multi-faceted nature of diversity and the issues that often surface when communities develop the courage to ask questions, share stories and open up environments for discussion.
Chapter Achievement Award
The Florida Organization of Nurse Executives (FONE), Orlando, FL
The Florida Organization of Nurse Executives’ achievement to be recognized lies within the work of its research committee, which originated in 2002. The FONE Research Committee has moved FONE into unprecedented achievements in bringing research and practice advancement to its members, and has led the way in innovation, creativity and responsiveness to the needs of the FONE membership. With the support of FONE members, the research committee completed a major research project on staffing. This study was then shared nationally at the AONE 41st Annual Meeting held in 2008, as well as at the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s National Annual Magnet Conference and the Sigma Theta Tau International Conference.
About the AONE Institute
The AONE Institute is an activity of the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) and a 501(c)(3) unit of the Health Research and Educational Trust (HRET). Founded in 1999, the AONE Institute’s mission is to support the research and education priorities of AONE. The AONE Institute is committed to advancing nurse executive practice through research seed grants for projects related to nursing administration practice, educational awards to advance scholarship in formal education, and leadership awards to recognize innovative and effective achievements toward improving health care delivery.
About the American Organization of Nurse Executives
The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is the national professional organization for nurses who design, facilitate and manage care. With more than 6,800 members, AONE is the leading voice of nursing leadership in health care. Since 1967, the organization has provided leadership, professional development, advocacy and research to advance nursing practice and patient care, promote nursing leadership excellence and shape public policy for health care. AONE is a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association (AHA). For additional information, visit the AONE website at www.aone.org.
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