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This year, our Orthopaedic department is proud to spotlight the incredible contributions of our nursing staff who truly embody the ITEACH values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the 2025 Nurse Appreciation and Awards Ceremony, several of our Orthopaedic nurses were recognized and nominated for their outstanding work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spirit of Nursing nominees: Alissa Olsen, RN and Christy Johnson, RN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carol Wilson Quality in Nursing nominees: Peggy Mazzeo, RN and Kerby Selmer, APRN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ITEACH Values Nominations:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Innovation: Kerby Selmer, APRN, Amy McGarry, RN, Danelle Goltz, APRN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teamwork: Jessica Pfeilfer, LPN, Michaiah Anderson, RN, Sandi Wakehouse, RN, Kelli Hubley, APRN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellence: Heidi Philp, LPN, Peggy Mazzeo, RN, Kerby Selmer, APRN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accountability: Kayla Mace, RN, Debbie Warren, APRN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courage: Sandi Wakehouse, RN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healing: Cindy Fibranz, LPN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, our department also comes together to select one peer-nominated nurse who exemplifies excellence across all areas of care. 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