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10 DUHS nurses receive Great 100 Award
posted September 17th, 2009Dedicated. Talented. Knowledgeable. These are just a few of the words that were used to describe the 10 DUHS nurses receiving this year’s Great 100 award, a statewide recognition program honoring 100 registered nurses who exemplify nursing excellence.
Mary Ann Fuchs, chief nursing officer and patient care services officer at DUHS, said the Great 100 winners are a testament to the impact nurses are making at work and in their communities.
“Day in and day out, nurses, like those being honored with this award, go above and beyond the call of duty to deliver innovative, extraordinary care to patients,” said Fuchs. “We are proud of their continued dedication to the nursing profession and their dedication to patient care.”
The Great 100 is a grassroots organization that was started in 1988 to promote nursing and raise funds for nursing scholarships. During the past 12 years, more than $140,000 has been awarded for nursing scholarships.
The 10 DUHS nurses who will be honored at a black-tie gala on Oct. 3 at the Greensboro Coliseum are:
Bobbie Caraher, a clinical nurse IV in Pediatric Bone and Marrow Transplant.
Jayne Cash, a nurse clinician in Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant.
Jane Fellows, an ostomy clinical nurse specialist in Advanced Clinical Practice.
Jennifer Gentry, a nurse practitioner in Palliative Care Service.
Melanie Mabrey, an acute care nurse practitioner in Diabetes/Endocrine Services.
Kathryn McBroom, Nurse Manager in Cardiology Step-Down.
Melody Watral, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology.
Amy Yancey-Mangum, assistant director in Advanced Clinical Practice.
JoAnna Gontarz, nursing instructor at the Watts School of Nursing.
Cathy Oakley, clinical nurse III in Vascular Access Support Team.
To watch videos of each of the nurses click on the their names above. Videos of each nurse will be added on Inside Online in the near future.