2009

Marianne Hujcs, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNRN, CNS is the 2009 CNS Preceptor of the Year. Hujcs is described as a “gift that keeps on giving” who has changed the course of students’ lives and, in the span of a single semester, influenced them so strongly that they maintain a life-long relationship with someone many consider their “greatest preceptor ever”. She leads and inspires her students, nurses, colleagues and fellow CNSs. During 14 year history of precepting, her influence has extended to students from 5 different colleges in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Utah. While precepting students and working as a CNS, she is known for her outstanding ability to inspire staff to deliver excellent care. Hujcs has a unique ability to unite both the theoretical and didactic aspects of preceptorship within the dynamic critical care environment.

2007

Kathryn Anne "Katie' Brush, RN, MS, CCRN, CONS, FCCM selected 2007 Clinical Nurse Specialist Preceptor of the Year, awarded posthumously. Katie Brush was chosen because of her dedication to mentoring students and sharing her expertise as a Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist. “Katie Brush has left a legacy of dedication to professional nursing and the clinical specialist role. Her life was committed to advancing nursing and improving patient care on a global arena. While working in Boston or traveling around the world to serve those in need, Katie brought knowledge, hope, spirit, and talent to all she touched.”
 

2006

Ginger S. Pierson, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNS was awarded the 2006 Clinical Nurse Specialist Preceptor of the Year because of her demonstrated competence in mentoring students to apply evidence-based theory to clinical practice, and in recognition of the positive learning experiences that she provides for students, and the passion for professional development that she models.