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Arlene Lowenstein Honored as Living Legend in Nursing

Arlene Lowenstein was honored at this years ANA Massachusetts Awards Dinner

ANA Massachusetts, the state affiliate of the American Nurses Association, honored North End resident Arlene Lowenstein, PhD, RN at the 2015 Living Legends and Excellence in Nursing Awards Dinner and Spring Conference in Dedham.

The group also announced that Myra F. Cacace, MS, GNP/ADM-BC, CDE, a charter member and experienced nurse practitioner, has assumed the presidency. The following people were honored at ANA Massachusetts’ 2015 Living Legends and Excellence in Nursing Awards Dinner:

Living Legends in Massachusetts Nursing

  • Arlene Lowenstein, PhD, RN, of Boston
  • Anne P. Manton, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAEN, FAAN, of Bourne

President’s Award

  • Senator Eileen Donaghue, of Lowell
  • Representative Kay Khan, RN, of Newton

Excellence in Nursing Research

  • Cynthia Jacelon, PhD, RN-BC, CRRN, FAAN, of Greenfield
  • Sara Looby, PhD, ANP-BC, FAAN, of Newton

Excellence in Nursing Education

  • Amy Rex-Smith, DNSC, RN, ACNS, BC, of Reading

Excellence in Nursing Practice

  • Michael Dolan, RN, AD, BA, of Brockton

Ruth Lang Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship

  • Maura Flynn, RN, BS, DNC, of Maynard

Mary A. Manning Nurse Mentoring Award

  • Catherine Read, PhD, RN, of Bedford

Loyal Service Award

  • Susan L. Conrad, PhD, RN, CNE, of Sherborn

Community Service Award

  • Joellen Hawkins, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, of Auburndale

Friend of Nursing Award

  • Diane Shugrue Gallagher, of Brookline

Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency Scholarship

  • Elizabeth Kinsella, MSN/FNP Candidate 2015, BSN, BS, RN, of Brighton

ANA Massachusetts is committed to the advancement of the nursing profession and of quality patient care across the Commonwealth.  As a constituent member of the American Nurses Association, ANA Massachusetts is recognized as the voice of registered nursing in Massachusetts through advocacy, education, leadership, and practice.