Join an Elite Group of Gerontological Nursing Leaders!
Here is your opportunity to be part of an elite group of gerontological nursing leaders. NHCGNE's Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing Program, is a Hartford initiative that recognizes excellence in nurse education leadership. Take a look at our 2020 Distinguished Educatorsโ€“ these leaders work with students, faculty, providers, and older adults in diverse settings. You could be one of them! The deadline to apply is June 9, 2021.
We asked Myla Magno, a recipient of the Distinguished Educator award,  about her favorite experience as a gerontological nurse expert educator.
โ€œI enjoy working, teaching, and learning from novice to expert physicians, nurses, pharmacists, or nutritionists. The knowledge, skills, and exchange of ideas, while challenging, fosters stimulating professional growth and development. There's always something new to learn and share with our colleagues and students in our practice every day.โ€
Here is what motivated Todd Monroe, recipient of the Distinguished Educator award from Ohio State University, to become a gerontological nurse educator.
โ€œWhile practicing as an ICU nurse, my grandmother was diagnosed with AD, and then as her AD progressed, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. I recognized the great difficulty the staff and our family had in making decisions about her care and determining when she was in pain. As a family, we experienced much-prolonged grieving and even found it very difficult to initiate hospice services. This experience, along with outstanding mentorship, established my passion for gerontological nursing research and education."
You can join Myla & Todd and many others who have received this coveted award. 
Review the eligibility requirements and submit your application by June 9th!