Excellence in Nursing Award
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Overview
Excellence in Nursing Award
Funder: Karma for Cara Foundation
Focus Areas: Recognition of outstanding nurses and healthcare professionals
Program Description
Karma for Cara recognizes leaders in service and unsung heroes through the Excellence in Nursing Award program. The award honors nurses who demonstrate exceptional skills, compassion, caring nature, and dedication to their patients and hospitals.- Johns Hopkins Hospital (historically awarded during Kimmel Cancer Center One Night, One Show, One Cause annual event)
- R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at University of Maryland Medical Center
Award Recipients
The program has expanded beyond its original focus to include nurses at multiple institutions:Prize
Crystal bowl award (donated by Radcliffe Jewelers)Why This Award Matters
According to Eric Becker, "Cara knew and appreciated the incredible role that highly trained and committed nurses play in patient care. She was very concerned that her nurses felt appreciated and recognized as heroes. We are proud to carry on her wish in recognizing leaders in service."- Sue Ramzy, BSN, RN - Senior Clinical Nurse, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center (40 years of service)
- Harold Hardinger, BSN, RN - Senior Clinical Nurse, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center (40 years of service)
Recent Honorees (2015)
Contact
Email: info@karmaforcara.orgWhat Karma for Cara Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
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- 1
- Total given
- $57K
- Median grant
- $57K
- By dollars: Maryland 100%. Top recipient cities: Baltimore, MD.
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