CLINICAL AWARDS
Based on review/award criteria, each applicant achieves a minimum score of 90/100.
ELIGIBILITY
What YOU, as the applicant, have given/offered to the DISCIPLINE/FIELD of nursing. For example, articles, practice guidelines, and volunteer time in professional nursing roles locally or nationally.
CONTRIBUTION
What OTHERS have noted/acknowledged/endorsed about what YOU have given/offered to the PRACTICE /METHOD/TRADITION of nursing. For example, local or national award (s), new/renewed certification by a professional nursing organization, promotion/advancement in your nursing role.
RECOGNITION
Clinical Nurse Excellence
Be an active paid PNAA member and the affiliate chapter for at least one (1) year and in good standing.
Be a current U.S. licensed nurse practicing in the role of clinical staff nurse a minimum of two (2) years.
Provide evidence of significant contributions to the practice of nursing as a generalist nurse within the last two (2) years.
Be publicly recognized by a professional organization and/or PNAA for meritorious contributions as a generalist nurse within the last two (2) years.
Maintain current practice through education (formal or contact hours) pertinent to the clinical (staff) nurse role.
NOMINEE MUST
Nurse Manager / Administrator Excellence
Be an active paid PNAA member and the affiliate chapter for at least one (1) year and in good standing.
Be a current U. S. licensed nurse practicing in the role of nurse administrator, director, or manager for at least one (1) year.
Provide evidence within the last 10 years of innovative, impactful leadership in any
healthcare setting (i.e., acute, chronic, ambulatory, community, or long-term care) within the last five (5) years.
Be publicly recognized for significant contributions to nursing leadership/management and/or PNAA within the last ten (5) years.
Maintain current in role through education (formal or contact hours) directly related/relevant to the nurse administrator/manager role.
NOMINEE MUST