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This Nurses Week, say ‘thank you’ via RNL! 
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This Nurses Week, say ‘thank you’ via RNL!There are some people in our lives who are standouts—people who, at a critical juncture, encouraged us to go on or challenged us to pursue excellence. In some cases, they had more faith in us than we did and, as a result, we hung in there just to fulfill their expectations, expectations that ultimately became our own.

Members of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International submitted the comments below to publicly acknowledge nurses who encouraged them and helped them along the way. RNL

 Published 4/22/2010 ,  Vol. 36 No. 1 
First Nurse Manager, 3/30/2010
by: Ms Linda S Comer, PhD, RN, CNE 		Rating: 5
Susan Helms was the inspiration in my career that led so much to the development of my professional identity. As my first nurse manager, she taught me to respect myself, the profession, the patients and families, and the leaders in nursing. She encouraged me to return to school for a masters degree, to participate actively in professional organizations, and to support my fellow nurses in their aspirations. As a mentor, she epitomized professionalism and most of all, she believed in me. Thank you, Susan, and Happy Nurses' Week!
Mentors at UNC and Duke, 4/23/2010
by: Ms Janice Butler Ryckeley, MSA, MPH,PMC 		Rating: 5
If I might cheer for my mentors at UNC-Chapel Hill, it include Judy Ostendorf, Susan Randolph and Dr. Bonnie Rogers. Then across town at Duke, my mentors would include Midge Bowers, Penny Cooper, Les Harmon, Kathy Pereira, Kathy Trotter, Dr. Camille Lamb and Dr. Christina Hendrix. Thank you for teaching and guiding an "old girl" to her dream in ANP cardiovascular. Sincerely and with highest regards, Janice
Nursing Professor, 4/23/2010
by: Nancy Kay Thomas, RN, BSN 		Rating: 5
Anita Catlin RN, FNP, FAAN, DNS is who I credit with being the inspiration the took me into the Master program. I returned to school to obtain my BSN and Anita was instrumental with her encouragement and unconventional teaching techniques in bringing me into the Masters Degree program. She continues to this day to inspire me to excel. Thank you so much Dr Catlin! Nancy Thomas RN BSN MSNc
Dean of Nursing, 4/27/2010
by: Ms Mary A Kelley, RN, DSN 		Rating: 5
Dr. Sara Barger at the Capstone College of Nursing at the University of Alabama is the nurse that I want to thank today. Along with being the best boss, best dean, and sincere friend, I will say that Dean Sara Barger encouraged me to remain in teaching. Her statement to me one day was, "What is it that you love to do? Then that is what you need to do." What I love to do is nursing. When new job requirements seemed overwhelming, Sara Barger had the calming voice and an available clinical option to help me find my niche in nursing. Today, I can truly say that I love what I do. Thank you, Dr. Barger. Mary Ann Kelley, DSN, RN
Nursing Professors x 10, 4/27/2010
by: Ms Janice Butler Ryckeley, MSA, MPH, ANP BC 		Rating: 5
Ten extraordinary mentors from UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University influenced and guided me along the path to where I stand today: Dr. Bonnie Rogers, Susan Randolph and Judy Ostendorf from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Dr. Camille Lamb, Dr. Christina Hendrix, Midge Bowers, Penny Cooper, Kathy Trotter, Kathy Pereira and Les Harmon from Duke University School of Nursing shared their gifts of teaching through their knowledge, time, and energy. Collectively and individually, they influenced me to grow into the role of adult nurse practitioner in cardiovascular care. They were my giants! Thank you sincerely! Janice
Nursing Director, 5/1/2010
by: Margaret Avila 		Rating: 5
Pauline Rodriguez, former director within the LA County Public Health Department was instrumental in encouraging me at a critical point in my nursing career. She was consistent in her belief that I "could do." She provided opportunities for professional growth that greatly influenced what I was able to accomplish later. Muchas Gracias, Pauline! Margaret Avila, MSN, MS, RN/NP, PHN
Excellence in EBP, 5/3/2010
by: Ms Martha Shively 		Rating: 5
I would like to recognize Barbara Rose, PhD, RN at the VA San Diego Healthcare System for leading the Nursing Research Council here and being a champion of the Evidence-Based Practice Institute with the nursing staff. Dr. Rose has has a passion for research and evidence-based practice that translates to excellence in care for the Veterans.
Nursing professors, 5/6/2010
by: Ms Beatriz Rodriguez von Ohlen, MSN,RNC, 		Rating: 2
Thank you Kathy Dougherty, PhD Chair, Eloisa Tamez, PhD MSN program and of course Joe Lacher my director for giving me the opportunity to continue my professional growth with my MSN. They all believed I could be an assest to teaching after 25 years of being a Nurse Practitioner in Women's Health. They encouraged me and believed that I could excell in my studies and in my teaching. I Thanky you all for your support. I can not leave my Medical Director Efraim Vela, M.D. and my first supervisor Richard Leoplod while working for the City Health department.
First Time Manager, 5/7/2010
by: Bridget Lee Pekah 		Rating: 5
I want to say thank you to Janet Johnson, RN, MPH. She was a great mentor to me during my first manager experience. Her support and guidance help me to navigate the turbulent waters of the novice manager and move into the role of expert manager/leader.
Thank You, 5/8/2010
by: Cynthia Leigh Rizzardi 		Rating: 5
Thank you to Dr Sheila Grossman at Fairfield University for her inspiration,encouragement and support over the last 3 years.
Thanks, 6/16/2010
by: Jean A Walachy, RN, BSN 		Rating: 1
I want to thank Beta Zeta at Large chapter President Cynthia Jacelon PhD for her support and encouragement for my position as Publicity Chairman for the chapter. J. Walachy
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