Cross Country Healthcare's Chief Nursing Officer Awarded 2006 R. Louise McManus Medal.BOCA RATON Boca Raton (bō`kə rətōn`), city (1990 pop. 61,492), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic; inc. 1925. Boca Raton is a popular resort and retirement community that experienced significant industrial development in the 1970s and 80s. , Fla. -- Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (Nasdaq:CCRN CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse CCRN Certification In Critical Care Nursing ) announced today that Dr. Franklin Dr. Franklin is a fictional villain from The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman television series portrayed by actor, John Houseman and usually considered a fan favorite among viewers of both series. A. Shaffer, EdD, RN, FAAN FAAN abbr. Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing , the Company's Chief Nursing Officer, was awarded the distinguished R. Louise McManus Medal at a ceremony held in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. on October 5, 2006. The R. Louise McManus Medal is the highest award given by the Nursing Education Alumni Association An alumni association is an association of graduates (alumni) or, more broadly, of former students. In the United Kingdom and the United States, alumni of universities, colleges, schools (especially independent schools), fraternities, and sororities often form groups with alumni of Teachers College at Columbia University. Named in honor of one of nursing's earliest leaders and one of Columbia University's most prominent faculty members and department chairs, this medal is given in recognition of nurses who have made a difference in the regulation of nursing and/or matters of common interest and concern affecting public health, safety and welfare. Individuals nominated for this award must meet the following criteria: * Hold an advanced degree (master's or doctorate) in nursing * Has provided a consistent, outstanding record of leadership within and to the broad nursing community * Has consistently made contributions to the profession through publications, research, leadership in professional organizations, and excellence in education, practice or administration * Has consistently made contributions to or acted to support the Department of Nursing Education at Teachers College * Is a respected leader in the nursing profession About Dr. Shaffer and Cross Country Healthcare Dr. Franklin A. Shaffer, EdD, RN, FAAN is the Chief Nursing Officer of Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. He has served in this capacity since November 2004 and served as President of the Education and Training Division from March 2001 to December 2004. He also served as Vice President in the Education Division since February 1996. Prior to joining the Company, Dr. Shaffer served as Chief Nursing Officer at several medical centers, Deputy Director for the National League for Nursing, and adjunct faculty in graduate nursing programs at Teachers College, Columbia University Teachers College, Columbia University (sometimes referred to simply as Teachers College; also referred to as Teachers College of Columbia University or the Columbia University Graduate School of Education , Adelphi University and Hunter College. Dr. Shaffer holds a Doctorate of Education in Nursing Administration and a Master's of Education majoring in Nursing Administration and a Master's of Arts majoring in Nursing Administration and Adult Health from Teachers College, Columbia University. In 2002, Dr. Shaffer was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) generates, synthesizes, and disseminates nursing knowledge to contribute to health policy and practice for the benefit of the public and the nursing profession. . Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. is a leading provider of healthcare staffing services in the United States as well as a provider of human capital management services. The Company has a national client base of approximately 3,000 hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and other healthcare providers. Copies of this and other news releases as well as additional information about Cross Country can be obtained online at www.crosscountry.com. Shareholders and prospective investors can also register at the corporate website to automatically receive the Company's press releases, SEC filings and other notices by e-mail. About R. Louise McManus (1896 - 1993) R. Louise McManus made it her life's work to establish schools of nursing in colleges and universities in hopes that it would help the nursing profession evolve. In addition to establishing the Institute for Nursing Research at Teachers College, Columbia University, she pushed for a standardized national approach to nursing licensure by working determinedly with the state boards state boards Examinations administered by a US state board of medical examiners to license a physician in a particular state; these examinations play an ever-decreasing role in state medical licensure, as these bodies now rely on standardized national examinations of nursing, state legislators and national nursing organizations. This standardization continues today, protecting patients nationwide to ensure they receive quality healthcare. In her quest as a patient advocate, McManus also developed a "Patient Bill of Rights," which was adopted by the Joint Commission in Accreditation of Hospitals. For her work in furthering the nursing profession, she was awarded the Columbia University Bicentennial bi·cen·ten·ni·al adj. 1. Happening once every 200 years. 2. Lasting for 200 years. 3. Relating to a 200th anniversary. n. A 200th anniversary or its celebration. Also called bicentenary. Award, the Florence Nightingale International Red Cross Society Citation and Medal, and the Mary Adelaide Award for Leadership. About NEAA NEAA Non-Essential Amino Acid NEAA National Environment Appellate Authority (India) NEAA National Education Assistance Administration Teachers College Columbia University Nursing Education at Teachers College Columbia University began in 1899 when Isabel Hampton Robb Isabel Adams Hampton Robb (1860–1910) was one of the founders of modern American nursing theory and one of the most important leaders in the history of nursing. She graduated from the Bellevue Hospital Training School for Nurses in 1883. was instrumental in establishing the first post-graduate nursing course in Hospital Economics. Later, the program became the Department of Nursing Education. Nurses from throughout the world studied at Teachers College (TC) and earned bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. The Nursing Education Alumni Association promotes nursing education of the highest quality at TC; supports nursing research initiatives; promotes networking among alumni; recognizes the achievements of alumni; and preserves and communicates the history of NEAA and nursing education at TC. Today, TC offers masters and doctoral programs in nursing and has the only program in the United States that offers a doctorate in nursing education (EdD). |
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