The New Jersey League of Nursing (NJLN) recently honored a Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI) nursing instructor, Barbara Carrig, with the 2010 Nurse Recognition award.
The NJLN held its 2010 Nurse Recognition and Awards Gala at Pines Manor in Edison, NJ. The Event also marked the 95th anniversary of the NJLN. A retrospective of Florence Nightingale welcomed the event attendees upon entering the ballroom, and an exhibit featuring letters written by Florence Nightingale was on display throughout the night.
The NJLN, of which Carrig is a member, is an organization that promotes nursing education, focusing on building a strong and diverse workforce to meet the varied needs of New Jersey?s population.
Carrig was honored with the award for years of outstanding commitment to the nursing profession and for her dedication in educating the nurses of tomorrow. Carrig herself graduated from the PCTI Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Masters of Science in Nursing, and Board Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
Carrig is not only a teacher at PCTI, but she is also a day coordinator of the schools LPN program. This year, she is the only nurse in Passaic County to be recognized by the New Jersey League of Nursing.