By Mindy Longhurst
Recently, two faculty members of the College of Nursing won awards for their excellence in nursing and teaching.
Assistant teaching professor, Rod Newman, receiving the NP State Award for Excellence. Photo by AANP News.
Rod Newman
Assistant teaching professor, Rod Newman earned the American Association for Nurse Practitioners State Award for Excellence. He received this award in Austin, Texas. This award recognizes one NP from each state who shows exemplary nursing care.
Newman obtained this award for his expertise and experience as a cardiology NP, his dedication for developing and running the critical care unit for Mountain View Hospital in Payson, his work as the CCU Nursing Director, his role at establishing and piloting the NP role at Utah Valley hospital and for the dedication to mentoring and helping students throughout Utah County.
Associate teaching professor, Gaye Ray, with Patti Freeman receiving the Excellence in Teaching Award.
Gaye Ray
Associate teaching professor, Gaye Ray recently attained the Excellence in Teaching Award from the BYU Faculty Women’s Association. This award is given to those who have expert skills and knowledge in their designated field and teach with excellence with the need of the student always in mind.
Ray was awarded the Excellence in Teaching award at the FWA Spring Retreat.
Congratulations to both Rod Newman and Gaye Ray for their excellence in nursing and the awards they have received!
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