Martha Jurchak, PhD, RN, director of the Ethics Service, is a finalist in the area of Advancing and Leading the Profession, which recognizes an individual who, according to the publication, “has led, advanced, and/or strengthened nursing, either as a profession or in the delivery of patient care within and beyond their own healthcare facility.”

Staff nurse Brenda Muraca, RN, of the Neuroscience ICU, is a finalist in the Clinical Care category, which recognizes excellence in direct care delivery in any clinical setting.

In the Teaching category, Miriam Greenspan, MSN, RN, nursing director of Simulation in the Center for Nursing Excellence, is among finalists recognized for contributing to the education, professional development and/or long-term learning of nursing professionals.

Patrice Nicholas, DNSc, DHL (hon), MPH, ANP, RN, FAAN, professor and director of Global Health and Academic Partnerships, is among the finalists in the Community Service category, making significant professional or voluntary contributions in community-based settings or community outreach efforts.