Fourteen nurses have been recognized as "Nurses of Achievement" in a program sponsored by the Northern Nevada Nurses of Achievement Committee , an independent group of nursing professionals in the region.
Recognized were:
* Carla Farnworth of Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, advanced practice.
* Julie Hager of Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, community health.
* Kristen Cleveland-Ceballos of Renown Regional Medical Center, critical care.
* Emily McClure of Renown Regional Medical Center, nursing education.
* Becky Haase of Renown Regional Medical Center, nursing innovation.
* Kelly Espinoza of Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, leadership.
* Gail Haney of Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, lifetime achievement.
* Sandra Anderson of VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, licensed practical nurse.
* Barbara Coruna of Renown Regional Medical Center, long-term/rehabilitation.
* Elizabeth Krayk of Renown Regional Medical Center, medical-surgical.
* Lynn Anderson of Women's Health Specialists of Nevada, maternal-child.
* Rosa Cortez of Renown Regional Medical Center, office/outpatient.
* Ronnie Varney of Renown Regional Medical Center, patient advocacy.
* Shannon White of Renown Regional Medical Center, patient advocacy.
* Bethany Wilson of Renown South Meadows Medical Center, Rookie of the Year.
