NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

NURSING AWARDS

Spirit of Nursing Award

This award, established by an anonymous donor, aims to identify an exceptional nurse professional who not only exemplifies clinical excellence but also personifies the very essence of human caring by representing the caritas of the nursing identity. The award is intended to recognize nurses and the critically important work of nursing, and facilitate a sense of pride through achievement. The award provides much needed public recognition for the significant and ongoing contribution made by nurses. This is the highest honor presented annually to a nurse and significantly recognizes the importance of the spirit of compassionate care. The winner is awarded the prestigious Munsey Medal.

Award Criteria includes:

• Spirit of Caring – Possesses a natural tendency to truly care about their patients.
• Respect – Demonstrates respect and dignity to those around them, including co-workers, patients and visitors. Creates and fosters human connection.
• Holistic Care – Contributes to producing a safe, healing and positive environment for patients, families and other professional staff. Demonstrates caring for the whole patient, including their mind, body and spirit.
• Ethical Countenance – Upholds ethical countenance to analyze rightness, fairness and equity in daily activities of meeting patients’ needs. Believes in the same opportunity for wellness and healing for all patients, regardless of circumstance or background.
• Love for Profession – Exhibits a pride for the profession of nursing and in their daily job.
• Clinical Competence and Professional Growth – Recognized as clinically expert in their area and pursues additional learning opportunities

If you would like to make a gift in support of the Spirit of Nursing Award in its inaugural year, please complete the form at the bottom of this page. Of special note, all gifts will be matched by the anonymous donor up to $25,000 this year! Members of the community are also invited to submit nominations for a nurse who they feel is deserving. Please contact 215.345.2802 or gowen@dh.org for an application form and to learn more about the process. This year’s deadline is April 21, 2023.

Eleanor Wilson Excellence in Nursing Award

The Doylestown Hospital and Doylestown Health Foundation Boards of Trustees established the Eleanor Wilson Excellence in Nursing Award, in honor of retired Chief Operating Officer and former Chief Nursing Officer, Eleanor Wilson.  This award recognizes a nurse who demonstrates and reflects qualities reminiscent of Eleanor Wilson.  

Award Criteria includes:

• Excellent clinical nursing skills as evidenced by feedback from patients, peers and colleagues
• Promote teamwork and collegial working relationships
• Contribute to the patient experience of high quality nursing care, evidenced by successful outcomes
• Able to lead, influence, and improve outcomes of patient care
• Recognized across the organization as a patient safety advocate

Preceptor of the Year Award

Recognizes an outstanding and exemplary nurse who demonstrates an enthusiasm for the preceptor role. The recipient is committed to teaching, learning and leading in the clinical environment and inspiring the next generation of nurses.

Award Criteria includes:

• Demonstrate clinical expertise
• Foster learning through constructive feedback and hands-on mentorship
• Serve as a positive role model
• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth
• Inspire continued learning and clinical excellence by leading by example