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Excellence in Nursing Awards

As part of MoBap's 2020 Nurses Week celebration, the team hosted our annual Nancy A. Ross, RN Excellence in Nursing Awards. Nurses can nominate and recognize colleagues for their clinical excellence, compassion, leadership and teamwork, which improves the lives of our patients, family members and staff. Congratulations to all our nominees and winners!

Advancing the Profession of Nursing Award
Melissa Larson, NICU

Excellence in Nursing Practice Award
Erin Janssen, Neuro

Excellence in Precepting Award
Deanne Mead, Labor and Delivery

Excellence in Nursing Research/EBP Award
Angela Kinser, Float Pool

Excellence in Nursing Team
Professional Practice & Development Team

Rookie of the Year Award
Kayla Drew, Neuro

Nursing Teamwork Award
Kendol Hanks, PreOp/PACU

Nursing Leadership & Mentoring Mildred Jo Lewis Award
Christina Hutsell, NICU

Nancy A. Ross, RN Patient Care Innovation award
Hannah Grueter, PreOp/PACU

Nancy A. Ross, RN Spirit of Nursing Management Award
Shannon Beirne, Emergency Department

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Hip/Knee Pain: 10 Steps to Take Before Considering Surgery

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Palliative Care: Helping Patients Live Their Best Lives

Lynn’s husband Steve was diabetic and diagnosed with end stage renal disease 11 years ago. Without warning, Steve’s condition turned critical three years ago. Desperate for guidance and strength, Lynn was connected to April and the Palliative Care team at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

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Improving Quality of Life through Hip Surgery

William Decker didn’t let a hip surgery slow him down for long. As an active 73-year-old golfer and grandfather, Decker was relieved to learn he could have hip surgery using the newer anterior approach. Dr. Christopher Mudd at MoBap is one of the limited number of orthopedic surgeons trained to perform this procedure. To learn more, click here.

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The Role of Rehab: Improving the Joint Replacement Patient’s Level of Function

If you’ve suffered from the discomfort and pain associated with bad knees or unstable hips, joint replacement surgery may be an option.

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On the Other Side of Knee Pain

Despite a range of health obstacles, 57-year-old Claire C. of Creve Coeur, Mo refuses to let anything limit of define her. “I’m not going to let anything stop me from doing the things I enjoy – and that includes my knees.”

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Ready to Move Forward: Nina's Story

Remember all the things that you used to do so easily, until your hip or knee started slowing you down? Now imagine doing those things again, with all the confidence in the world.

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Knee Surgery: Knowing What is Next

Why have knee replacement surgery?

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Hip Surgery: Support and Healing

What is hip replacement surgery?

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Joint Replacement Center

Why choose Missouri Baptist?

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