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Ochsner Health nurses named to the “Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana” 2024 List

2024-08-05
(Press-News.org) NEW ORLEANS, La. – Ochsner Health proudly announces that 21 Ochsner nurses have been named to the 2024 Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana list by the Great 100 Nurses Foundation. This recognition highlights the contributions and commitment to excellence demonstrated by Ochsner’s nursing staff. 

The Great 100 Nurses Foundation was established to honor nurses in Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas and Oklahoma. Each year, the foundation selects 100 nurses throughout Louisiana based on their concern for humanity, contribution to nursing and mentoring of others. 

“Being included among the Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana is a testament to the unwavering dedication and hard work these nurses exhibit daily. Their commitment to providing high-quality patient care sets a standard of excellence that resonates throughout our organization,” said Tiffany Murdock, senior vice president and chief nursing officer, Ochsner Health. 

Congratulations to the following outstanding nurses: 

Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center

Jana Semere, RN  

Ochsner Baptist – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center

Kimberly Route, RN Megan Seay, RN  

Ochsner Health Center – Elmwood

Paula Landry, RN  

Ochsner Health Center for Children – New Orleans

Catina Gordon-Oates, RN  

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – Academic Medical Center

David Dupree, RN Susan Fourcade, RN Betsy Harris, RN Twala Hernandez, RN Anthony Jenkins, RN Krystal Player Jackson, RN  

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – St. Mary Medical Center

Mary Gallagher, RN  

Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge

Carlos Williams, RN  

Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans

Toni Brousse, RN Tracy Bynum, RN Erin Goodrow, RN Nicholle Scholl, RN Ashley Wertz, RN  

Ochsner St. Anne Hospital

Jamie Grayson, RN  

Ochsner St. Mary

Sharon Terrebonne, RN  

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Denise Campbell, RN Honorees will be celebrated at the Great 100 Nurses Celebration of Louisiana on October 16 at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner. Nurses will be presented with accolades for their outstanding service and dedication to the nursing profession. 

For more information about Ochsner and nursing careers, visit www.ochsner.org/nursing.

 

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About Ochsner Health

Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. For 13 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana. Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region. In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries. Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians. To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit https://www.ochsner.org/.

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