Palmetto Gold top 100 nurses recognized
by Marilyn Schaffner, MSN, RN, CGRNClinical Services
On April 23, nurses from the Medical University Hospital Authority and the MUSC College of Nursing were recognized at the Palmetto Gold Gala, South Carolina’s premier nurse recognition program for the state's top 100 nurses.
MUHA
nurses from left are Jean Rhodes, Robin Bissinger, Sheila Scarbrough and
Peggy Simmons.
Some
of the College of Nursing Palmetto Gold Award recipients from left are:
Teresa Kelechi, Susan Benedict(seated); Ann Hollerbach, John Welton, and
Julia Ball.
Each year employers from across the state nominate outstanding nurses from their organizations to become one of the 100 nurses recognized for this prestigious award. Peggy Simmons, Robin Bissinger, Jean Rhodes, Sheila Scarbrough, Julia Ball, Susan Benedict, Catherine Francis-Baldesari, Ann Hollerback, Teresa Kelechi, and John Welton were saluted at the formal gala for their excellence in nursing practice and commitment to the profession.
In addition to providing recognition to deserving professionals, proceeds
from the gala provide nursing scholarships for students attending state
education programs. This year, 21 students received scholarships as a result
of generous contributions to the Palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition Program.
Friday, May 21, 2004
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