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Award recipients were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of nursing professionals. Honorees are recognized for making a significant impact on patient care; going “beyond the call of duty”; demonstrating excellence in the field and/or a commitment to the community; or for outstanding life-long achievement. “Nurses are central to offering patient-focused care in a healing environment,” said Kathy Livolsi, Stamford Hospital’s Chief Interim Nursing Officer. “Because of our focus on compassionate, personalized care, it comes as no surprise that 10 of our nurses have received the Nightingale Award this year. They are truly representative of the best the nursing field has to offer.” Nurses who were honored this year include: · Sarah Sanders, RN, Nursing Administration; of Stamford · Linda Myder, RN, PCCN, Cardiology; of Greenwich · Elizabeth McKinlay, BSN, Risk Management; of Congers, N.Y. · Lorna McKeithan-Pausig, LPN, General Surgery; of Stamford · Liz Carrena, RN,C, BSN, Nursing Administration; Trumbull · Igor Garrido, RN, Ortho/Neuro; Norwalk · Susan Macari, RN, Radiology Department at Tully Health Center; of Stamford · Heidi Nicholas-Baldacci, RN, BSN, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; of Darien · Adriennne Salerno-Stepkoski, RN, Psychiatry; of Norwalk · Roann Paligutan, RN, Intermediate Care; of Shelton The Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing program was originally developed by the Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut (VNA/SCC) as a collaborative effort to celebrate outstanding nurses and elevate the nursing profession. The goals of the program are to encourage retention, inspire future nurses, focus public attention and encourage licensed nurses who currently work outside health care to return to practice. Stamford Hospital is one of the local area program sponsors. Across the state, nearly all of the major hospitals and numerous health care organizations serve as program sponsors. Stamford Hospital is a non-for-profit provider of comprehensive healthcare services in lower Fairfield County. The mission of Stamford Hospital is to provide, together with its physicians, a broad range of high quality health and wellness services focused on the needs of our communities. Stamford Hospital is a Magnet Hospital, and a member of the Planetree Alliance, a group of hospitals nationwide focused on patient-centered care. Stamford Hospital is affiliated with NewYork Presbyterian Health System and is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: State Elections Enforcement Commission sees increase in the number of primaries since 2006 and awards final primary election grants - Jul 24, 2008 - 10:06:48 PM LandmarkPrint earns top 20 industry ranking for fourth consecutive year - Jul 24, 2008 - 4:00:50 PM Car enthusiasts ready to cruise for an important cause - Jul 24, 2008 - 9:49:41 AM Seussical the musical comes to life at The Kweskin Theatre - Jul 24, 2008 - 7:49:33 AM 18th Annual Juried Student Exhibition to be held at Silvermine this summer - Jul 23, 2008 - 10:25:22 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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