Congratulations to the Nicklaus Children's Hospital nurses recognized for nursing excellence at the 5th Annual South Region Florida Nurses Association Award Ceremony and Symposium.

Congratulations to Jill Tahmooressi MBA, BSN, RN-BC, NCSN, Nursing Director Ambulatory Services, for her recognition as the Florida Nurses Association 2015 Nurse Administrator. Jill has also been elected and sworn in as the 2015-2017 Florida Nurses Association Secretary. 

• Nurse of the Year Recipient: Jill Tahmooressi, BSN, MBA, RN-BC, NCSN
• Community Service Award Finalist: Maxine Jacobowitz BSN, RN, CPN
• Nurse Educator Award Finalist: Elena Ortega, MSN, ARNP, CCRN
• Nurse Administrator Award Recipient: Debbie Hill-Rodriguez MSN, RN, PCNS-BC
• Registered Nurse Award Recipient: Emily Zubiria BSN, RN, CPN
• Registered Nurse Award Finalist: Marlene Cuellar, BSN, RN