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Ochsner Health celebrates team members recognized as Louisiana State Nurses Association 40 Under 40 honorees

2025-03-26
(Press-News.org) NEW ORLEANS – Four outstanding Ochsner Health nurses have been named to the Louisiana State Nurses Association’s (LSNA) second annual 40 Under 40 list.

The LSNA 40 Under 40 list celebrates 40 future leaders of nursing in Louisiana who are 40 years of age and under, exemplify dedication to the nursing profession, and demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities.

“We are immensely proud of our Ochsner honorees. This recognition celebrates our nurses who fuel their purpose each day and use their voice to influence the growth of the nursing profession and how we deliver high-quality care to our patients and communities,” said Tiffany Murdock, senior vice president and chief nursing officer, Ochsner Health. “These nurse leaders embody compassion and kindness, and we are lucky to have them as part of our team.”

The following Ochsner Health nurses have been included on the 2025 40 Under 40 list:

Jordan Kahan, Director, Office of Strategy Management, Nursing and Legal Strategy, Ochsner Health Meghan Young, Director of Nursing, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Alicia Boudreaux, RN Supervisor, Telemetry, Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank Campus Candace Koelling, Manager, Women's Services, Ochsner Health Center – West Bank The extraordinary contributions of all Ochsner nurses reflect the organization’s ongoing pursuit of excellence in patient care, education and community engagement.

The LSNA 40 under 40 Awards Ceremony will be held during Nurses Week on May 9 at the Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel in Kenner.

 

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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 four consecutive years. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and digital connectivity not found anywhere else in the region. In 2024, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.6 million people from every state in the nation and 63 countries. Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 40,000 dedicated team members and over 4,900 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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