The June Halper Award for Excellence in MS Nursing represents leadership and creativity in the care of people with MS and their families. The award signifies an energy of purpose to provide the most up-to date comprehensive care possible.
• Nominated by peers - (total number of votes that each candidate receives)
• IOMSN member for a minimum of [2] years; The candidate must be MSCN certified
• Participate in clinical practice; Consistently demonstrates exemplary understanding and execution of the care of patients receiving MS Care
• Educates nurses, students, patients, multidisciplinary healthcare members, community
• Participates in research and/or promotes evidence based practices
• Contributes to the literature on issues regarding MS Care (includes articles in newsletters, journals, reports, video, multimedia, computer assisted instruction, or chapters in books)
• Advocates for MS patients in the clinical setting and in the community
• Leadership qualities
* Need to meet 6 of 8 predetermined criteria or all as established by the June Halper Award.
* Awards Committee will use a rating score of 0 - 4 to rate eligible candidates. If there is a tie, two awards may be awarded.
* The winner will be judged by the Awards Committee.
* The award will be presented at the IOMSN Reception at the CMSC Annual Meeting.
LYNSEY LAKIN, MSN, FNP-C, MSCS
West Coast Neurology
Arcadia, CA
USA
2024
