Nurse Recognition
It is with pleasure that we announce the acceptance of nomination applications for the New Jersey League for Nursing (NJLN) 2024 Nurse Recognition Awards. These awards honor registered professional nurses and/or licensed practical nurses in the State of New Jersey who demonstrate excellence in delivering quality healthcare through the practice of nursing, or in the education of nurses.
We invite you to nominate an individual whom you believe exemplifies nursing excellence. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to formally recognize a deserving nurse. We know that in the diverse world of nursing, there are many candidates to be considered who make an impact each and every day. You may recognize a colleague, family member, or friend who is an outstanding nurse who has made significant contributions to the profession. This is a special event where we celebrate the success, accomplishments, and contributions of those New Jersey nurses in all aspects of the role, so please consider nominating someone today.
The deadline for submitting a nomination is Monday, September 16, 2024.
Please review the criteria carefully for eligibility and submission details and submit your nomination through our online form.
The 2024 NJLN Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Awards Program will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the Pines Manor in Edison, New Jersey, where the selected recipients will be honored. We hope you will be able to join us to support the nursing profession. We are looking forward to a wonderful evening of recognition and celebration with dining, dancing, raffles, and an opportunity to network and socialize! Proceeds benefit nurse education and future scholarships.
Questions? Email info@njln.org
The New Jersey League for Nursing (NJLN) proudly presented the 2023 Nurse Recognition Awards on Friday, November 3, 2023, during the NJLN Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Awards event at the Pines Manor in Edison.
This award honors professional nurses in the State of New Jersey who demonstrate excellence in the practice of nursing or in the education of nurses. These awardees have not only demonstrated a commitment to the profession, but they also stand out as role models, mentors, and leaders who are making an indelible mark on the nursing profession while contributing to helping build healthy communities.
We know that in the diverse world of nursing, there are many candidates to be considered who make an impact each and every day, and we thank all nurses for the role that they play in the profession.
View our 2023 NJLN Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Awards event program journal and read about each of these deserving past award recipients.
Scott Cooper
MSEd, MBA, BSN, RN, CCRN-K, NEA-BC
Holy Name Medical Center
Rachel S. Derr
DNP, MSN, RNC-LRN, CNE
Rutgers University, School of Nursing, Camden
Linda Flynn
PhD, RN, FAAN
Rutgers University, School of Nursing
Mary E. McTigue
DNP, RNC, CENP
Trinitas Regional Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health
Donna L. Murray
MSN, RN, APN,C, WHNP-BC
Hackensack Meridian Health, JFK Muhlenberg,
Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder, School of Nursing
Denise Menonna Quinn
DNP, RN, NPD-BC, AOCNS, BMTCN
Felician University
Margaret Valenti
MSN, RN, AHN-BC, MEDSURG-BC
Hackensack Meridian Health, Riverview Medical Center
Tracy Vitale
DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, NE-BC
Rutgers University, School of Nursing