Sunday, November 27, 2011

Cora Palmer named Magnet Nurse of the Year

A late congratulations to Cora Palmer, BSN, RN-C, CMSRN, named Magnet Nurse of the Year!  The award is presented annually to a nurse who creates a vision for the future and the system and environment necessary to achieve that vision.  Cora has worked as a staff nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for 12 years, specializing in pain management and has served as a mentor for new staff.  Cora was instrumental in launching our chapter in 2008 and has served since as chapter president.  Under Cora’s dynamic leadership, Chapter #317 has garnered national awards and recognition.  The work she has done was highlighted in Northwestern Memorial’s Magnet redesignation document in 2010.  She continues to work diligently to further medical-surgical nursing in Chicago and beyond.  Thank you for your efforts!