(Posted 11-1-00)
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News Service Contact: Laurie Gengenbach, 336-334-5371
DR. KENNEDY-MALONE NAMED ACADEMIC NURSE EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
GREENSBORO — Dr. Laurie Kennedy-Malone, associate professor of
nursing at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, has been named
Academic Nurse Educator of the Year by the North Carolina Nurses Association.
The award was presented at the NCNA Convention Awards Dinner Oct. 12
in Winston-Salem.
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In a letter of recommendation, one of her students wrote, "Dr. Kennedy-Malone's guidance, expertise, encouragement and compassion have been an inspiration to our entire graduate class. She serves as an excellent role model for her fellow educators as well as students. She encourages critical thinking, problem solving and the development of independence and autonomy. Her concern and caring attitude have nurtured a closeness and camaraderie among our graduating group."
Kennedy-Malone has been on the faculty of UNCG since 1990. She directs the Nurse Practitioner Program in the School of Nursing and initiated the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program in 1992. She has published numerous journal articles and professional papers.
Kennedy-Malone is currently serving a two-year term as program chair on the executive board of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. She was elected a Fellow of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education earlier this year. In 1996, she was recognized as one of the 100 Great Registered Nurse in North Carolina, and in 1993 was named Gerontological Nurse of the Year by the North Carolina Nurses Association. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Texas.
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