Nurse Awards All personal stories are told by Susan, a retired nurse. It goes without saying that pretty much every nurse deserves a reward on a daily basis, as unrealistic as it is. What is nice, however, is when there is a special ceremony to honor nurses that have made a difference in the life of a patient, or those who have done something outstanding at work to get them recognized. The RCNi Nurse Awards are the profession’s top accolade for nursing excellence. They recognize and reward nurses who have come up with new ways to improve health outcomes, enhance patient experiences and transform nursing practice. The awards provide a fantastic opportunity to share nursing initiatives, raise the profile of nursing, gain national recognition and influence nursing policy and practice. Patient’s Choice Award The Patient’s Choice Award is a special award that gives members of the public the chance to thank a nurse who has made a real difference to their or a loved one's care. Five inspirational nurses have been shortlisted from the many nominations received from patients and members of the public from across the country. Who wins this special award is now up to the patients. It’s nice to hear how a nurse has impacted a patient's life. Patients may not always say thank you, however, in most cases, they are grateful for the care they receive. Related: When to Report a Coworker Patient Nominations Larry was my nurse for 9 weeks. He holds the title of LPN, however, for me he holds the title of life saver. I was admitted to the hospital at a weight of over 700 lbs. I was unable to stand, walk, or even tend to my personal hygiene needs. It was humiliating to have other people clean me up, at 40 years of age, I had lost my independence and my ability to be a successful man. I was embarrassed, and wondered how I would make through my hospital stay. Then I met my daytime nurse, Larry. He let me know from the start that my giving up on myself was not an option. Larry reminded me multiple times a day that I had a purpose, and he was going to see to it that I fulfilled that purpose. Larry cleaned me up when I was sick, he made me stand when I was tired, he bugged me until I learned to eat a variety of vegetables, and when I was sad, depressed, and ready to give up, Larry said
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