UNCW School of Nursing Awards Faculty of the Year and Outstanding Alumni
5/7/2004 4:22:09 PM
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Wilmington, N.C.—A celebration honoring 119 nurses for their contributions in nursing education, practice, research and service in this region was held May 6 at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
Girlvester (Sil) DeVane Anderson was the recipient of the 2004 UNCW School of Nursing Outstanding Alumni award for her commitment to leadership in health care and human resource management. Sil Anderson, with over 18 years of experience, is a national healthcare trainer and consultant and president and CEO of United Health Standards Inc.
This ninth annual event, cosponsored by the University of North Carolina at Wilmington School of Nursing and District 22 of the North Carolina Nurses' Association, also highlighted the accomplishments of Jeanne K. Kemppainen as the School of Nursing Faculty of the Year. In being nominated, students of Kemppainen describe her as “understanding,” “caring,” “compassionate” and “an inspiration.”
The event coincides with National Nurses' Week, May 6 through 12. Additional information on National Nurses' Week can be obtained at www.nursingworld.org/pressrel/nnw/.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Bettie Glenn, associate dean for academic affairs, UNCW School of Nursing, 910/962-3784 or glennb@uncw.edu.
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