Clinical Practice Award

Recognizes an exemplary nurse who provides evidence of a high level of skill in patient care through improving clinical practice and patient-centered outcomes.

Geographic Scope: Illinois

Eligibility:

• Must be: A registered nurse licensed in the state of Illinois
• Must be: Currently providing patient care in any specialty
• Must have: At least five years of experience
• Must demonstrate: Evidence-based ability to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based practice changes and/or quality improvement initiatives to promote improved patient outcomes

Focus Areas:

• Evidence-based practice changes
• Quality improvement initiatives
• Clinical skill and expertise
• Patient-centered outcomes improvement

Award Status: Inaugural award presented in 2020; ongoing annual award

Example: 2020 winner Dr. Colleen Morley, DNP RN CCM CMAC CMCN ACM-RN, Director of Case Management at West Suburban Medical Center, recognized for creating an interdisciplinary Health Confidence Lab for patients with chronic conditions (COPD/CHF)

Application Process

Nomination Process:

• Nominees are submitted by others
• Nomination statement must provide evidence of nominee's qualifications
• Must demonstrate evidence-based practice changes and/or quality improvement initiatives
• Must show impact on patient outcomes

Required Documentation in Nomination:

• Description of evidence-based practice changes designed and implemented
• Documentation of quality improvement initiatives
• Evidence of patient outcome improvements
• Specific examples demonstrating clinical excellence
• Details of leadership and innovation in clinical practice

Submission: Contact ANA-Illinois for nomination procedures and deadlines