Nurses of Achievement

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.