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Awards and Recognition
Nursing staff at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital are regularly cited for their outstanding work and professional achievements. They serve in leadership positions and participate in national and international organizations, and regularly present at meetings of professional societies helping to further excellence in the field of nursing.
Leadership Positions
National Association of Neonatal NursesLori Armstrong, MS, RN, President, 2009-2011
Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON)
Catherine Barrell, CPNP, CPON
Secretary of the Nomination Committee
Michelle Besmer, CPNP, CPON, APHON
Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course for Nurses Administering Agents to Non-Oncology patients; APHON Nomination Committee
2008 Awards
Nursing Clinical Excellence AwardsThe Nursing Clinical Excellence Awards acknowledge the significant contributions made by our nurses in providing exceptional care to our patients.
2008 Recipients
Clinical Excellence Award: Rookie of the Year
Rebecca Vogel, RN, CNI
Clinical Excellence Award
Lisa Murray, RN, CNIII
Shining Star Awards
Shining Star is NewYork-Presbyterian's program to enable patients and their family members to recognize employees who provide outstanding and compassionate patient care. The Shining Star program gives patients and family members an "on the spot" opportunity to thank staff who exemplify We Put Patients First. It also provides opportunities to acknowledge our Shining Stars and share their stories with co-workers. Shining Star will focus primarily on units and departments that are directly involved in patient care.
2008 Recipients
Abigal Walsh, CNII
Joyce Po, CNI
Peter Fair, CNIII
Mary Osuch-Wilson, CNIII
Brandon Thompson
Rachel Mohammed, Silver Award
Belen Delosh, Bronze Award
Moji Orafidiya, Bronze Award
Karlene Williams, Bronze Award
2008 Preceptor Awards
Carina Roallos-Vierneza, RN, Preceptor of the Year Award, NICU
Madeline Yosy, RN, Preceptor of the Year Award, NICU
Sarah Nowlin
DAISY Awards
The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards excellence in nursing. It was created by The DAISY Foundation to recognize the clinical skills, extraordinary compassion and care exhibited by nurses everyday. The award is given monthly to an outstanding nurse in more than 50 hospitals across the United States.
2008 Recipients
Michelle Alvarez, RN
Michelle Cuoco
Ana Ugarte
