Fox Chase Nurses Earn Awards during Nurses Week 2018

At Fox Chase Cancer Center, we have an incredible crew of oncology nurses — more than 530 strong. Oncology nurses care for patients through the most intimate and difficult moments of their lives, but they’re also right there to share in patients’ joys. We take pride in all of our nurses and are grateful for their commitment to this organization. So, to celebrate, deserving Fox Chase nursing staff members were nominated for a number of achievement awards. Check out the winners!

Nurse of the Year 2018

Christa Shine, BSN, RN
Christa Shine, BSN, RN

A huge thank you and congratulations to Christa Shine, BSN, RN, Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Nurse of the Year for 2018! Christa has shown incredible dedication to the philosophy of our cancer center by providing quality care to those affected by cancer, while maintaining a positive attitude. She goes above and beyond her job by acting as a role model to her peers.

Nursing Team Award

SSDU and PAT/PreOp/PACU nursing team
SSDU and PAT/PreOp/PACU nursing team
SSDU and PAT/PreOp/PACU nursing team
SSDU and PAT/PreOp/PACU nursing team

 

 

This award serves to recognize the positive impact that teamwork has on the hospital, on the nursing department, and on the care of some of the sickest patients at Fox Chase. The 2018 Nursing Team Award goes to our nursing team in the Surgical Step Down Unit (SSDU) and the PAT/PreOp/PACU. Thank you for continually working cohesively to better the experience for co-workers and patients!

Talbot Nursing Scholar Award

During Nurses Week, Fox Chase Cancer Center offers two scholarships for our nurses to attend national nursing conferences. The Talbot Nursing Scholars program is offered in honor of Timothy R. Talbot, Jr., MD, the first president of Fox Chase, through the generous support of the Robinson Foundation. Throughout Dr. Talbot’s tenure here, and especially when he was a patient, he spoke often of his special respect and appreciation for our nursing staff. These programs are provided annually for nursing staff to attend prestigious nursing conferences. Congrats to this year’s winners Rachel Franz, BSN, RN, PCCN and Devon Cunningham, BSN, RN!

DAISY Nurse Leader Award

Right: Marie Riehl, BSN, RN, OCN
Right: Marie Riehl, BSN, RN, OCN

Congrats to Marie Riehl, BSN, RN, OCN, on winning the Daisy Nurse Leader Award. Thank you for acting as a role model for our nurses and for your commitment to excellence in clinical skill, compassionate care, communication, and exemplary service!  

 

 

 

 

DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses

Left: Anne Jadwin, RN, MSN, AOCN, NE-BC, Chief Nursing Officer; Right: Colleen Young, BSN, RN
Left: Anne Jadwin, RN, MSN, AOCN, NE-BC, Chief Nursing Officer; Right: Colleen Young, BSN, RN
The DAISY Award program is an international program that celebrates the incredible clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day. This year, Fox Chase is honoring Colleen Young, BSN, RN, as an extraordinary nurse who is entirely deserving of the DAISY Award. Congratulations!

 

 

 

Nursing Preceptor Award

Preceptors play an extremely important role in the nursing profession. They translate classroom knowledge into tangible skills that prepare nursing students for advanced practice and clinical care, particular to a certain care area. Preceptors act as mentors to young nurses for years to come. Congratulations to all of our Preceptor Award winners and thank you for making this important commitment every day.

Kimberly Daley, MA

Kerri Kelly, BSN, RN-BC

Tara Decrescente, BSN, RN-BC

Kristine Gohl, BSN, RN-BC

Katelyn McGill, BSN, RN-BC

Danielle Walton, BSN, RN-BC

Magnet Nursing Awards

Through their Magnet Recognition Program, The American Nurses Credentialing Center awards honors to nurses who exemplify excellence in the Magnet Model Domains. Fox Chase mimics this approach by celebrating nurses within Fox Chase. Congratulations to this year’s winners!

Magnet Award in Transformational Leadership

This award is in recognition of a nurse who exemplifies excellence in nursing leadership and management style. Congratulations to Lisa Flynn, BSN, RN.

Magnet Award in Exemplary Professional Practice Award

This award celebrates a nurse who best implements the professional models of care, exhibits excellence in consultation and the use of resources, has autonomy and a dedication to being a good teacher, and manages interdisciplinary relationships. Congratulations to Lisa Nelson, BSN, RN, RN-BC.

Magnet Award in Structural Empowerment

Being organized is key to running an efficient and effective nursing department, and this award recognizes a nurse who keeps everyone organized in terms of structure, implements personnel policies and programs, is committed to the community, is concerned with the image of nursing throughout the healthcare organization, and to whom professional development of other nurses is a priority. Congratulations to Janet Farley, BSN, RN, OCN.

Magnet Award in New Knowledge and Innovation

Center: Ruth Stanshine, MSN, RN, RN-BC
Center: Ruth Stanshine, MSN, RN, RN-BC

Staying ahead of the times and on top of the latest innovations in nursing is the mark of an excellent nursing department. This award honors a nurse with a special focus on quality improvement. Congratulations to Ruth Stanshine, MSN, RN, RN-BC.

 

 

 

 

Nurse Resident Award

Fox Chase offers new graduate nurses an extraordinary opportunity to launch their careers through its Nurse Residency Transition Program by pairing top graduates with the proven excellence of the Fox Chase nursing staff. This award honors one nurse resident in particular who exhibits the extraordinary compassionate care and outstanding clinical skill that makes a difference in the lives of our patients. Congratulations to Julia Ignaczewski, BSN, RN.

MVP

John Grugan, second from far left, is one of two MVP award recipients.
John Grugan, second from far left, is one of two MVP award recipients.
Charles White and John Grugan were named the 2018 MVPs for all that they do to support our staff in the care of those affected by cancer. Charles and John work hard to help our patients and their families and visitors, and are a constant source of positive support on a daily basis. A big thank you to you both!  

 

 

 

Fox Chase Cancer Center (Fox Chase), which includes the Institute for Cancer Research and the American Oncologic Hospital and is a part of Temple Health, is one of the leading comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. Founded in 1904 in Philadelphia as one of the nation’s first cancer hospitals, Fox Chase was also among the first institutions to be designated a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center in 1974. Fox Chase is also one of just 10 members of the Alliance of Dedicated Cancer Centers. Fox Chase researchers have won the highest awards in their fields, including two Nobel Prizes. Fox Chase physicians are also routinely recognized in national rankings, and the Center’s nursing program has received the Magnet recognition for excellence six consecutive times. Today, Fox Chase conducts a broad array of nationally competitive basic, translational, and clinical research, with special programs in cancer prevention, detection, survivorship, and community outreach. It is the policy of Fox Chase Cancer Center that there shall be no exclusion from, or participation in, and no one denied the benefits of, the delivery of quality medical care on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, disability, age, ancestry, color, national origin, physical ability, level of education, or source of payment.

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