Congratulations to the following faculty and alumni for receiving The Great 100 Nurses' Award for 2021: Anne Derouin, assistant dean, MSN Program (DNP'10, MSN'00), Priscilla Ramseur, DNP'16, MSN'95, certificate 2008, chief nursing officer of Duke Raleigh Hospital, and Nancy (Shell) Eisenson (MSN' 96, Certificate 1997). 

Each year, the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina Board of Directors asks patients, coworkers, friends, and family members to nominate an outstanding nurse practicing in North Carolina for recognition. Prior to scoring, all identifiable information such as the nominees’ names, their place of employment, etc. is removed. These blinded nominations are then dispersed throughout North Carolina to be reviewed by Great 100, Inc. volunteer scorers. Nominations are scored based on how the nominee:

• Promotes and advances the profession of nursing in their practice setting and/or community
• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and accountability
• Displays commitment to patients, families, and colleagues
• Demonstrates caring and assists others to grow and develop
• Radiates energy and enthusiasm, and contributes to overall outcomes in their practice setting

The one hundred recipients are honored at a statewide gala in October.