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Last week to nominate your NURSING HERO!

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Have you been inspired, encouraged or empowered by an employee or a colleague?

Have you or your loved one been touched by the care and compassion of an outstanding nurse?

Do you know a nurse who has gone above and beyond the call of duty? Hospital News will once again salute nursing heroes through our annual National Nursing Week (May 6th to 12th) contest.

Nominations can be submitted by patients and/or family members, colleagues or managers. Please submit by April 8th and make sure that your entry contains the following information:

Full name of the nurse

Facility where he/she worked at the time

Your contact information

Your nursing hero story including specific examples of your nominee going above and beyond the call of duty

Along with having their story published, the winners also will take home:

1st PRIZE: $1,500 Cash Prize

2nd Prize: $1000 Cash Prize

3rd Prize: $500 Cash Prize

All nominees will also be listed in our special Nursing Week Supplement

If you do not receive confirmation within 24 hours of emailing your nomination, please follow up at editor@hospitalnews.com or by telephone 905.532.2600 x2234.
Please email submissions to editor@hospitalnews.com or mail to: Hospital News, 610 Applewood Crescent, Suite 401, Vaughan, ON, L4K 0E3

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