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January 4, 2022

Nurse.org ICON Awards 2021 Winners Announced

By: Nurse.org Staff

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

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

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NIKE - BEST SHOES FOR NURSES 2021

FINALISTS

Nike Shoes

Clove Shoes

Figs X New Balance

Hoka OneOne

Adidas Ultra Boost

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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

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TRUSTED HEALTH - BEST NURSING INNOVATION 2021

FINALISTS

Incredible Health

IntelyCare

Trusted Health

Emory University Project Nell

Keener app

Lumify Care

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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

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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

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BEST TRAVEL NURSING AGENCY 2021 - Trusted Health

FINALISTS

TNAA

AMN Healthcare

Aya Healthcare

Trusted Health

Nomad Health

NuWest

Jackson Nurse Professionals

RNnetwork

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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

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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

VOTE NOW - CLICK HERE!

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.