2021 KIND Fund Scholarship recipients
Catherine( Catie) Baessler, BSN, RNC-NIC, NICU, Anschutz Jose Luis Guerrero-Baez, BSN, RN-BC, Nursing Informatics Kelly Hering-Rank, BSN, RN, Pediatric Call Center Rachel Kovacs, BSN, RN, Oncology Clinic, Colorado Springs Bethany Macchi, BSN, RN-CCRN, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Alyssa L. Walsh, BSN, RN, NICU
Cindy McConnell worked as a pediatric nurse for 30 years, 25 of which were right here at Children’ s Hospital Colorado. She worked nearly everywhere in the hospital fromoncology to ambulatory and had an unmistakable laugh and infectious smile that captivated everyone she met.
In the fall of 2017, McConnell passed away. She was admired as a friend, colleague, mother and wife. McConnell’ s dedication to her work and the families at Children’ s Colorado never wavered. Even as she fought her own battle with cancer, her resiliency and bravery carried her through. She was deeply passionate about nurses getting national certification in their nursing specialty. She wanted everyone to have an opportunity to receive the necessary education to advance their career.
With sincere gratitude for McConnell’ s dedication to nurses, the Children’ s Hospital Colorado Foundationand the Division of Patient Care Services are proud to continue McConnell’ s legacy to promote and support nursing continuing education, especially for those entering the work force.
External Professional Recognition
Jennifer Coffman, JD, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC, CNRN, received the“ Innovative Clinical Practice Award” through the Association of Child Neurology Nurses.
Laurel More, MS, RN, NPD-BC, CPN, received the Association of Ambulatory Care Nursing( AAACN) 2021 Presidential Above and Beyond award.
Aydrian DeDiemar, EdD, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, received the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education( CCNE) five-year accreditation for the New Graduate Nurse Residency Program.
Suzanne Paul, BSN, MSN, FNP-C, received the Barbara Quarantillo Senior Instructor Award for the Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado.
2021 Grants & Scholarships
Heidi McNeely, PhD, RN, PCNS-BC 2021 Sigma Theta Tau International: Small Research Grant provided $ 3,089 for her dissertation research on substance use among nurses and physicians and the role of stigma.
Suzanne Paul, BSN, MSN, FNP-C Scholarship recipient from the School of Nursing Alumni Association Scholarship – University of Virginia School of Nursing.
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