
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.