NACNS Honors Six Clinical Nurse Specialists at 2020 Awards Ceremony

The National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) recognized six special clinical nurse specialists (CNS) during the award ceremony at their 25^th annual conference.

Each of the award-winners has made a significant contribution to raising the profile of the CNS by fostering research and/or improving practice, educational opportunities and service. According to the president of the NACNS, Sean M. Reed, PhD, APN, ACNS-BC, ACHPN, “The unique expertise and consistent value these six clinical nurse specialists have contributed to health care significantly advance the CNS profession by differentiating the CNS skill-set from that of other advanced practice registered nurses. Their contributions across a broad range of health care settings and specialties are leading to improved patient outcomes as well as greater support for CNS professional development programs.”

The 2020 Award-Winners

Click the award links to learn more about each recipient.

CNS Specialist of the Year Award for outstanding professional achievement demonstrating exemplary practice in patient care, nursing and health care delivery systems:

Kathy M. Williams, MSN, RN-BC, APRN, AHCNS-BC, Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist/Master Clinician, U.S. Air Force, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

CNS Educator of the Year Award for outstanding professional achievement as a CNS educator and commitment to excellence and innovation:

Gayle M. Timmerman, PhD., RN, CNS, FNP, FAAN, Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing, Texas

CNS Evidence-based Practice/Quality Improvement of the Year Award for efforts resulting in a significant impact on nursing practice and patient and family outcomes:

Erica A. Fischer-Cartlidge, DNP, CNS, CBCN, AOCNS, Nurse Leader, Evidence-based Practice, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York

Susan B. Davidson Service Award for extraordinary service to NACNS:

Susan B. Fowler, PhD, RN, CNRN, FAHA, Nurse Scientist, Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida

Brenda Lyon Leadership Award for exemplary leadership in service to NACNS:

Susan Dresser, PhD, RN APRN-CNS, CCRN FCNS, Clinical Assistant Professor and Director, Adult-Gerontology CNS Program, University of Oklahoma Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

President’s Award for extraordinary service and contributions to NACNS and the accomplishment of its mission:

Anne E. Hysong, MSN, APRN, CCNS, ACNS-BC, FCNS, Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Northside Hospital, Duluth, Georgia

Congratulations to all of the honorees for their outstanding contributions to the profession. Visit here to find further information on the NACNS.

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