The nurse that reaches beyond the job expectations to make a difference in the lives of mothers and babies. Communication fosters a positive working relationship between family and health care team. Maintains family as a high priority in daily nursing practice. Utilizes innovative and creative approaches to positively impact patient care. A leader in collaborative interdisciplinary nursing practice.
Practice demonstrates the caring and sensitive nature of perinatal nursing.
Mentors and inspires peers to strive for nursing excellence. Award recipients will be honored at Kaleidoscope Annual Houston Perinatal Nursing Symposium. The Neonatal recipient will be honored on the first day of the symposium and the Obstetric recipient will be honored on the second day of the symposium. Award recipients will receive the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter March of Dimes award sculpture, recognition at Kaleidoscope Annual Houston Perinatal Nursing Symposium, free tuition to Kaleidoscope, and acknowledgement at the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter March of Dimes Annual Volunteer Recognition event. The plaque will be presented at the Kaleidoscope Annual Houston Perinatal Nursing Symposium.