School of Nursing Internal Awards
Nominations for the following awards are submitted annually by faculty teaching in the Undergraduate Programs.
Praxis Award
Excellence in integrating the human science paradigm in being/becoming, knowing and doing within nursing practice; in further recognition of being a reflective practitioner orally and in written work and the enactment of caring as a moral way of being.
School Spirit Award
Demonstrated student leadership, student advocacy and commitment to health and well being of the School of Nursing.
Exceptional Scholar Award
Outstanding academic achievement in the graduating year, excellence in written work and consistent contribution to classroom relationships.
June Awrey Award
Demonstrated commitment to the profession of nursing, academic achievement and demonstrated leadership potential.
The Caoilinn Carter Children & Families Award
Enacted caring connectedness with children and family in authentic ways, demonstrated excellence in theory and praxis in being with children and families and committed to future practice with children and families
The Karen Passley Courageous Caring Award
Outstanding compassion for clients, families, and peers, demonstrated commitment to the profession and courageous caring praxis while living with severe health challenges and/or life circumstances
Joan C. Ballantyne Compassionate Nursing Prize
This prize is awarded annually to a graduating student who has demonstrated talent in the field of nursing through the kindness and compassion shown toward patients under her/his care
External Awards
