Nurse.org ICON Awards 2021 Winners Announced

Nurse.org, the largest website and community of nurses online, announced the winners of its annual Nurse ICON Awards which recognize the best products, entertainment, careers, influencers, and issues that were most important to nurses in 2021. The Nurse.org community nominated and voted for the winners.
Nurse.org ICON Awards 2021 WINNERS
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Best Products for Nurses
- Scrubs - FIGS
- Shoes - NIKE
- Fashion statement/accessories - Pretty Little Scrub Society
- Nursing innovation - Trusted Health
- Nursing ad-campaign - The American Nurses Association
- Best deal for nurses - Chipotle - Healthcare Heroes
Best in Nursing Education
- Nursing school of the year - UCLA School of Nursing
- Nursing professor of the year - Dr. O (@nursingtheoryprof)
- Best nursing test prep program - UWorld
Best in Nursing Careers
- Best place to work - Boston Medical Center
- Best travel nursing agency - Trusted Health
Best Entertainment For Nurses
- Viral nursing moment of the year - travel nurse badge photo by @moniquejolicia
- Best entertainment for nurses - Nurse Blake PTO Comedy Tour
- Best media outlet - New York Times - Death, Through a Nurse's Eyes
Most Important Nursing Issues
- The nursing issue of the year - Nurse Burnout
- Nurse image of the year - "Hero" by @mjhiblenart
- Legislator(s) of the year - Senator Sherrod Brown & Representative Jan Schakowsky - introduced "S.1567 - Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2021"
Nursing Community Awards
- Most influential nurse of the year - Nurse Blake
- Nurse entrepreneur of the year - Sarah Gaines - Founder of “The Six-Figure Travel Nurse” Course
- Nurse leader of the year - Kelsey Rowell wholelifenurse.com
BEST PRODUCTS FOR NURSES
From the most comfortable shoes for nurses to ground-breaking nursing innovations and amazing deals, we’re looking for the best product for nurses!
FIGS SCRUBS - BEST SCRUBS FOR NURSES 2021
FINALISTS:
FIGS
Jaanuu
Barco Grey's Anatomy
NIKE - BEST SHOES FOR NURSES 2021
FINALISTS
Nike Shoes
Clove Shoes
Figs X New Balance
Hoka OneOne
Adidas Ultra Boost
PRETTY LITTLE SCRUB SOCIETY - BEST NURSE ACCESSORIES 2021
FINALISTS
FINALISTS:
Profashional Nurse Stat Pack
Scubinskin
Snarky Reels by @snarkynurses
Rad Girl Creations - badge pins
Pretty Little Scrub Society
TRUSTED HEALTH - BEST NURSING INNOVATION 2021
FINALISTS
Incredible Health
IntelyCare
Trusted Health
Emory University Project Nell
Keener app
Lumify Care
BEST NURSING AD CAMPAIGN 2021 - "Heroes" by the American Nurses Association
FINALISTS
"Heroes" by the American Nurses Association
"Nurses Need Care Too" by Vanderbilt University Medical Center

"Happy Nurses Month" by Chamberlain University
"This is a nurse: Nurses Week 2021" by FIGS Scrubs
"Thank You...For Everything: A Message from ANA, AMA, and AHA" by American Nurses Association

BEST DEALS FOR NURSES - CHIPOTLE *free meal
- Cinnabon Free Roll
- Chipotle Free meal
- Verizon Frontline discount
BEST IN NURSING EDUCATION
Did you graduate from an amazing nursing school? Do you have a nursing professor who you adore? Did a specific NCLEX test prep program help you pass the NCLEX the first time (or second or third)? Check out our awards below and nominate the best of the best!
NURSING SCHOOL OF THE YEAR - UCLA SCHOOL OF NURSING
FINALISTS
Moravian University Nursing Program
Stephen F. Austin State University School of Nursing
Carlow University Pittsburgh PA
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
Emory University School of Nursing
UCLA School of Nursing
NURSING PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR - Dr. O - TikTok @nursingtheoryprof
FINALISTS
Professor Dalton Skipper of Purdue University Global
Professor Katy Trotty of Stephen F. Austin State University
Dr. Dorris of the University of Mount Union
Dr. O - TikTok @nursingtheoryprof
BEST NURSING TEST PREP 2021 - UWorld
FINALISTS
Kaplan
UWorld
Nursing.com
NCLEX Mastery
BoardVitals
Hurst Review
Simplenursing.com
BEST IN NURSING CAREERS
There’s a big difference between a good and a great healthcare employer. We’re looking for the best of the best. If you love where you work, nominate your facility for one (or more) of the awards listed below,
BEST PLACE TO WORK 2021 - Boston Medical Center
FINALISTS
The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Pittsburgh PA
The Med Nurses of Camp Del Corazon
Parkwood Hospital(UHS)
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Boston Medical Center
Northwell Health
BEST TRAVEL NURSING AGENCY 2021 - Trusted Health
FINALISTS
TNAA
AMN Healthcare
Aya Healthcare
Trusted Health
Nomad Health
NuWest
Jackson Nurse Professionals
RNnetwork
BEST ENTERTAINMENT FOR NURSES
From a social media post, campaign, movement, or video that went viral. To a TV show, documentary, or film that truly depicted nurses. To a nursing event like a conference, program, or show (in person or virtual) that you really appreciated as a nurse. Maybe you have a favorite podcast hosted by a nurse? Or a media outlet that went above and beyond to accurately tell nurse stories. We’re looking for the best of the best in entertainment for nurses.
VIRAL NURSING MOMENT OF THE YEAR 2021 - Travel Nurse Badge photo by @moniquejolicia
FINALISTS
Nurse “See See” retired at 90

Nurse Barbie - Amy O’Sullivan
Northwell nurse choir - golden buzzer on AGT

Beeping ICU Alarms -TikTok video by @nurse_sushi
The Myth of The Nursing Shortage @sibylestefania
“What Happens Right Before You Die?” TikTok Video @HospiceNurseJulie
Travel Nurse Badge photo by @moniquejolicia
BEST ENTERTAINMENT FOR NURSES 2021 - Nurse Blake PTO Comedy Tour
FINALISTS
Nurse Blake PTO Comedy Tour
Red Sox Nurse Night

The Kelly Clarkson Show - Pediatric Oncology Nurses

The Today Show - Former Patients Surprise Their Nurses
Book: E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes by James Patterson, Matt Eversmann
MEDIA OUTLET OF THE YEAR 2021 - New York Times - Death, Through a Nurse’s Eyes
FINALISTS
FINALISTS:
New York Times - Death, Through a Nurse’s Eyes
60 Minutes+: "60 Minutes+" examines mental health toll of COVID-19 crisis on healthcare workers
Good Morning America: How COVID-19 inspired these people to pursue nursing
NPR: ''War Doesn't Even Compare': A Year In The Life Of A Traveling Nurse
NursingWorld: ANA Urges US Department of Health and Human Services to Declare Nurse Staffing Shortage a National Crisis
MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FOR NURSES
What is the one issue that impacted the nursing profession this year? Was there an image of a nurse that made you stop in your tracks? How about a non-nurse who proved to be a true ally/advocate for nurses? Maybe you know of a specific Legislator (or a group of Legislators) who worked hard to fight for nurses? Was there a media outlet you depicted nurses well? If so, nominate them to one (or many) of the awards below.
THE NURSING ISSUE OF THE YEAR - NURSE BURNOUT
- The Great Resignation
- National Shortage of Personal Personal Equipment (PPE) by Sara Well
- AACN: Hear Us Out National Media Campaign for COVID-19 Vaccinations
- Nurse Abuse
- Nurse Burnout
NURSING IMAGE OF THE YEAR 2021 - “Hero” by @mjhiblenart
FINALISTS
Nurse Superhero by Bansky
“Hero” by @mjhiblenart
Marvel and Allegheny Health Network "The Vitals: True Nurse Stories" comic
Super Nurse by @Iamfake
LEGISLATORS OF THE YEAR 2021 - Senator Sherrod Brown & Representative Jan Schakowsky - introduced "S.1567 - Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2021"
FINALISTS
FINALISTS:
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX-30) - The first nurse to be elected to the US Congress.
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) - Nurse, the first woman, first millennial, and first person of color to represent her community in Congress.
Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-MO-1) - The first nurse and Black woman to represent Missouri.
Senator Sherrod Brown & Representative Jan Schakowsky - introduced "S.1567 - Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2021"
Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) - introduced "Medicare for All Act of 2021"
Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt and Sen. Patrick Gallivan - proposed bills designed to "Alleviate Staffing Issues at Healthcare Facilities"
NURSING COMMUNITY AWARDS
From nurses who use their platforms to lead positive change in the nursing profession to nurses turned entrepreneurs, nurse leaders, and advocates. If you know a nurse who is working to lead, mentor, and transform nursing - nominate them in one (or more) of the categories below.
NURSE INFLUENCE OF THE YEAR 2021 - Nurse Blake @nurse.blake
FINALISTS
Nurse Blake @nurse.blake
Miki Rai @mikirai
Nurse Natey @nursenatee
Kelsey Rowell @wholelifenurse
Amanda Guarniere @theresumerx
Morgan Sandiego @Morgansandiego
NURSE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR - Sarah Gaines - Founder of “The Six-Figure Travel Nurse” Course
FINALISTS
Chris Caulfield - Co-Founder of IntelyCare
Brian Mohika - Founder of CathWear
Monique Rodriguez - Owner of Mielle Organics
Mike Linares - Founder of Simplenursing.com

Sarah Gaines - Founder of “The Six-Figure Travel Nurse” Course
NURSE LEADER OF THE YEAR - Kelsey Rowell @wholelifenurse
FINALISTS
Jacqueline Cassagnol - nursing administrator, educator, and professor
Founder: wcfrworldwide.org
Kelsey Rowell @wholelifenurse
Michelle Greene Rhodes - founder of "The Color of Wellness" Magazine
Sean P Dent @seanpdent
Sara Well @sara.well
Sue Dennis - Owner of Homecare Bosses United