My aunt is a 92yo working nurse and would like to nominate her for nurse of the year

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My Great Aunt has been a nurse since she was in her twenties and now she is 92 years old. She is still working as an Rn at a nursing facility, full time and still does double shifts. She takes care of people who are by far younger than her. I am looking for a way this woman can get recognized for all she has done for so many people, for so many years. My family and i agree that she will never stop working, she loves what she does and will never quit. Please can someone help me, I would love for her to have the recognition she deserves. Thank you...

Wow! I am so impressed! And to think I'm in my 20s and wish I could retire sometimes! The place she works for should be recognizing her too.

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

Please make sure she gets recognized. I would even write the White House!! They send congratulatory messages to people who have 50th wedding anniversaries and hallmark birthdays. What about your Congressman? Your state nurses' association, if any?

Tell her from me that I am impressed and inspired.

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Wow, she definitely deserves recognition! Good luck with everything! I hope she is awarded in some way.

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Specializes in NICU, Peds, Med-Surg.

I can't read all the replies, but I saw some great links in the first one on ways to recognize her, so I just want to say.....WOW!!!!! I am truly, truly amazed!!! I really wish I could meet and talk to your Aunt!!! Just.....WOW!!!!! :smug:

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Guess this blows my desire to retire asap outta the water, huh? She NEVER wants to stop working as a nurse?? Remarkable.

Do make the calls and emails necessary to recognize this rather unusual--and admirable--woman.

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Specializes in Clinical Documentation Specialist, LTC.

WOW!!! And I complain about having to work 40 hours a week :bag: This woman needs some major KUDOS from as many places she can get them from!! Please tell her she is an inspiration to many of us! AMAZING!!!!

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This is awesome!! The local or regional paper, the local/regional news would be also where I would look. Centers for Elder Affairs and/or Councils on aging have awards as well.

This is outstanding!!

And I would most definetely send it into the "Ellen" show!!

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I'm going to need video.

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This is so sweet and really cheered me up. :)

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Let me know, I will vote!!! Keep us posted!!

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Specializes in retired LTC.

She would also be a phenominal guest of honor/ speaker at some schools' graduation classes.

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Specializes in CCU, Geriatrics, Critical Care, Tele.

I'd be happy to highlight her story on allnurses.com! Sounds like an amazing woman! Please contact us through the Admin Help Desk with contact info, so we can learn more and and create an article and promote to millions of nurses online :)

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