Aspirus Medford celebrates Certified Nurses Day on March 19

Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics is celebrating Certified Nurses Day on March 19 by honoring its board-certified nurses. The following nurses are recognized for their professionalism, leadership and commitment to excellence in patient care: Certified Inpatient Obstetric Nurse – RNC-OB Denise Carstensen, RN Juli Johnson, RN Chris Bube, RN Wanda Kallenbach, RN Holly Rauen, RN Samantha Willman, RN Glenda Way, NP Certified Lactation Counselor – CLC Liz Edinger, RN Certified Emergency Nurse – CEN Jeff Beard, RN Barb Lato, RN Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse – RN-BC Jessica Faude, RN Jodi Hinderliter, RN Suzy Netzer, RN Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse – CAPA Michelle Poehler, RN Certified Oncology Nurse – OCN Pam Lugo, RN Susan Strebig, RN Melissa Kauffman, RN Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse – CPON Jennifer Gierman, RN Certified Operating Room Nurse – CNOR Tracy Fuchs, RN Amy Henke, RN Nursing Professional Development – NPD Norma Thums, RN Wound Care Certified Nurse – WCC Jessica Frandsen, RN Certified in Executive Nurse Practice – CENP Barb Lato, RN Board certification of nurses plays an increasingly important role in the assurance of high standards of care for patients and their loved ones. Nursing, like health care in general, has become increasingly complex. While a registered nurse (RN) license provides entry to general nursing practice, the knowledge-intensive requirements of modern nursing require extensive education, as well as a strong personal commitment to excellence by the nurse.

Aspirus Medford encourages national board certifi cation for all its nurses. Please join Aspirus Medford and the nation’s national nursing certification organizations in honoring all hardworking and dedicated certified nurses for their professionalism and a job well done.