PA State Nurses Association Accepting Nominations For Its Annual Courage, Commitment and Compassion Award

The PA State Nurses Association today began accepting nominations for its 3rd Annual Courage, Commitment and Compassion Award in honor of National Nurses Week.

Harrisburg, PA (PRWEB) May 8, 2004 --- Since 2002, the PA Nurses Courage, Commitment and Compassion Award has been given to a Pennsylvania registered nurse displaying amazing dedication to the nursing profession while delivering the highest quality of care on a continual basis.

The purpose of this award is to honor the nursing community, and a particular nurse who has contributed to the lives of others, as well as the nursing profession," said Michele Campbell, executive administrator for the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association. This is a unique opportunity for the community to honor that special nurse who has made a true difference."

Anyone wishing to submit a nomination should explain why they believe their nominee deserves the 2004 PA Nurses Courage, Commitment and Compassion Award in an essay of 500 words or less. Attach the essay to a completed nomination form and email, fax or mail all information by July 31, 2004 to:

PA State Nurses Association

Courage, Commitment, Compassion Award

2578 Interstate Drive

Suite 101,

Harrisburg PA 17110

Email: communications@panurses.org

Fax: 717-657-3796

Nomination forms and rules available at www.panurses.org (or download here: http://www.panurses.org/PDF/Courage Commitment and Compassion 2004.pdf,

http://www.panurses.org/PDF/2004 PA Nurse Award Rules.pdf).

The PA Nurses Courage, Commitment and Compassion Award will be awarded in October 2004 at the associations Annual Summit, to be held at Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. Information on the 2004 Annual Summit may be obtained by calling 1-888-707-7762 X 208 or visiting www.panurses.org.

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The PA State Nurses Association (PA Nurses) is a non-profit organization serving the nursing profession in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. PA Nurses works to advance the profession of nursing through education, advocacy, practice, and legislation. PA Nurses is a constituent member of the American Nurses Association and is the official voice for nursing in Pennsylvania. Www.panurses.org.