Sharon Scott RN nominated for Jamaica Hospital’s 2016 Novice Nurse of The Year.
Earlier this month Flushing and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center celebrated National Nurses Week 2016. The observance begins May 6th and ends on the 12th, on Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Nurses Week was established by the American Nurses Association as a time to recognize the important roles nurses play in healthcare.
Jamaica Hospital hosted a week-long series of events to honor nurses, which included: an ice cream social, grand rounds, lunch and formal dinner, as well as a staff appreciation day and awards ceremony.
Flushing Hospital participated in various activities that shed light on the many ways nurses work to save lives and improve the health of millions. Events included a luncheon attended by Council Member Peter Koo, who presented a Citation of Appreciation from the New York City Council.
On behalf of Flushing Hospital nurses Maria Smilios, Dir. of Nursing accepted a Citation of Appreciation from Council Member Peter Koo
Recognition of our nurses’ work was not limited to Flushing and Jamaica Hospital. The Queens Courier published an article featuring nurses Maria Smilios and Beth Palmas. In the article ‘A Labor of Love for Queens Nurses’ Smilios from Flushing Hospital spoke about her passion for helping others and positively contributing to the lives of patients. Palmas a nurse at Jamaica Hospital also shared that she sees her job as an opportunity to be a role model and to maintain wellness. She declared, “Nursing is a labor of love” and she has never thought twice about being a nurse.
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Nurse Article