It's time again to recognize the Windsor-Essex County "Nurse of the Year" from the many dedicated and wonderful nurses who make a difference every day with their patients in our community. Since 2008, the Lois Fairley Award is selected and given by the Windsor-Essex chapter of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) from nominations received from the public.
If you or a loved one have ever needed nursing care in a hospital, at home or through our public health nurses, you know the difference that an outstanding nurse makes with patients and their families. Nominate that person.
The 2024 nomination process is easy:
- In 500 words or less, tell us a story about how a nurse impacted a patient's life, family, workplace, or community.
For more information and nomination form, go to the website for the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario Windsor Essex at www.windsoressexrnao.org
All nominations must be received by April 20, 2024. The 17th annual award presentation will take place in May.
Information about Lois Fairly
RN Lois Fairley was a graduate of Grace Hospital in Windsor in 1955, where she served until her retirement in 1993. She worked in a number of departments in the hospital, serving as a head nurse and mentor to students in the nursing programs of the University of Windsor and St. Clair College. As provincial president of the Ontario Nurses' Association, she was an advocate for the nursing profession and for the patients in their care. She also served in a number of roles with the RNAO, including as a board member. At the hospital, she also led and promoted fundraising efforts to improve patient services. Her greatest satisfaction as an RN was the time spent in direct patient care, where she exemplified the best traditions of the nursing profession. Lois passed away in July 2007, leaving a lasting legacy of love and caring.
For more information on Lois's contributions to the nursing professional and health care, visit this Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lois_Ann_Fairley