During the Annual Meeting on May 11, the UNMC College of Nursing honored five nurses who passed away during the 2021-2022 academic year with a Nightingale Ceremony.
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| Photos from left: Kate Nickel, PhD, Mara Baun, DNSc, Mary Andersen, Nancy Farris and Michelle Ellermeier. |
The nurses honored were:
- Kate Nickel, PhD – died Aug. 24, 2021;
- Mara Baun, DNSc – died March 14, 2022;
- Mary Andersen – died Feb. 3, 2022;
- Nancy Farris – died March 10, 2022; and
- Michelle Ellermeier – died Feb. 27, 2022.
During the Nightingale Ceremony, 10 members of the Nebraska Nurse Honor Guard, led by president and founder Deb Zobel, were present to honor these nurses. The Nebraska Nurse Honor Guard consists of active and retired nurses who volunteer their time to provide dignity and respect to their fellow nurses.
Thank you for all that you do. Nursing is a hard job and to have this recognition after death is a privilege. Thank you for honoring these nurses.
What a beautiful moment of honoring such special nurses!
I have seen this honor guard at funeral services. Now I know more about the organization of this honor. God bless all who participate.. Sincrely, Jean Krajicek Bartek