DO YOU KNOW A SPECIAL NURSE?
NOMINATE A NURSE FOR THE 11TH ANNUAL TORONTO STAR NIGHTINGALE AWARD
We’re asking Toronto Star readers to nominate someone in the Nursing Profession for the Toronto Star Nightingale Award 2012.
Submit your nomination including the following information:
• First and last name of the nurse
• Your name and daytime telephone number
• Specify hospital, ward, health care location, department or organization where the care or association with the nurse took place
• Approximate dates of care provided or date of association with the nurse
• Your relationship to the nurse (i.e. patient, family member of patient, friend of patient, former
student or colleague). Provide a personal account, in 250-500 words, explaining why this nurse deserves to be recognized with the Nightingale Award. This may include a brief description of his or her qualities, care of patient, specific examples of the nurse’s efforts and dedication, and the difference he or she has made to your life or the lives of others. NOTE: Your account must have taken place between January 1, 2011 and February 29, 2012. Nominee must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Nurses may not be nominated by a member of their family.
Send your nomination to:
Nightingale Award Nomination, One Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1E6 You can also submit your nomination online at: thestar.com/nightingale
Deadline for nominations: March 21, 2012
The 2012 Nightingale Award recipient and nominees will be announced in the Toronto Star’s special section on Nursing Week on Saturday, May 5, 2012.