Recognizing Excellence in Clinical Practice

The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association’s Terry Thomas Clinical Practice Award recognizes and encourages nursing excellence in the clinical practice of cardiovascular prevention.

Award

The winner of this award is recognized at the Awards Ceremony at the PCNA Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium with a plaque. In addition, the winner receives complimentary symposium registration, air or auto travel expenses, and a 3-night hotel stay to attend the meeting.

Evaluation Criteria

• Demonstrate delivery of outstanding patient care at any point throughout the lifespan by contributing above and beyond basic job requirements in one or more areas, such as:
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Cardiovascular Risk Factor Management
  • Case Management
  • Patient and Family Counseling
  • Patient and Family Education
• Contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others, such as:
  • Development of new forums that contribute to prevention
  • Leadership in symposiums, workshops, and other training venues that promote prevention
  • Mentor-ship of students, peers, and others
    Participation in collaborative professional and/or lay activities

Eligibility

• May self-nominate or be nominated by someone else.
• Be a current member of PCNA.
• Attend the PCNA Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium to receive the award in person.
• Have an established career in preventive cardiovascular nursing practice.

How to Apply

1. Complete all questions in the award nomination form.
2. Upload two supporting letters from professional colleagues or supervisors articulating how the candidate meets each of the stated criteria.
3. Provide a current curriculum vitae.

Nomination Deadline

Submissions open July 1. All applications and supporting letters must be received by the PCNA National office on or before December 6.

Past Winners

• 2024 – Judy Ching, RN, BSN, CDCES,
• 2023 – Thomas Hinneh, RN
• 2022 – Abbie Schrader, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC
• 2021 – Carol Marsh, RN, DNP, CNP, CLS, FPCNA
• 2019 – Susan Halli Demeter, DNP, FNP-BC
• 2018 – Jane Linderbaum, MS, ARNP, AACC
• 2017 – Stacy Jaskwhich, RN, MSN, FNP-c
• 2016 – Lisa Maher, DNP, ARNP
• 2015 – Angela Stewart, ACNP-BC, CRNP
• 2014 – Denise Goldstein, RN, MSN, APN-BC
• 2013 – Eileen Stuart Shor, BS, MS, PhD
• 2012 – Donna Louie, BSN and Robin Wedell, BSN
• 2011 – Susanne Burns, RN, MSN, CCN(C)
• 2010 – Pamela Robertson, RN, BSN
• 2009 – Cynthia Rodriguez, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CLS
• 2008 – Laurie Kopin, Honorable Mentions: Kathleen Zarling and Maria Teresa Lira