As part of MoBap's 2024 Nurses Week celebration, the team hosted our annual Nancy A. Ross, RN Excellence in Nursing Awards. Nurses can nominate and recognize colleagues for their clinical excellence, compassion, leadership and teamwork, which improves the lives of our patients, family members and staff. Congratulations to our nominees and winners!

Nancy A. Ross, RN Advancing the Profession of Nursing Award
Christine Troutman BSN, RN – Ortho Neuro Spine

Nancy A. Ross, RN Excellence in Nursing Practice Award
Sylvia Keshinover BSN, RN, CMSRN – General Medicine

Nancy A. Ross, RN Excellence in Precepting Award
Danielle Coates BSN, RN – Emergency Medicine

Nancy A. Ross, RN Excellence in Nursing Research/EBP Award
Tonya Byrd MSN, RN & Alyssa Stewart BSN, RN, CDCES, CCP – Diabetes Education 

Nancy A. Ross, RN Excellence in Nursing Team
Emergency Medicine Nursing Leadership Team  

Nancy A. Ross, RN Rookie of the Year Award
Natalia Zmuda BSN, RN – Post Partum

Nancy A. Ross, RN Nursing Teamwork Award
Crystal Doss – Post Partum

Nancy A. Ross, RN Nursing Leadership & Mentoring Mildred Jo Lewis Award
Reianna Underwood MSN, RN – Professional Practice & Development 

Nancy A. Ross, RN Patient Care Innovation award
Meredith Kuhlmann BSN, RN – Float Pool

Nancy A. Ross, RN Spirit of Nursing Management Award
Caroline Apter MHA, BSN, RN, CMSRN – Cancer Center

Ann G. Perry Distinction in Practice of Nursing Award
Lawrence Tarbox BSN, RN, RRT – Progressive Care Unit