Phyllis Whitehead receives the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists President's Award

WAKEFIELD, Mass. – Mar. 19, 2025 – The National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) recently announced the recipients of its 2025 awards at its Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. This award recognizes an individual for extraordinary service to NACNS. This award was established in 2012 to honor individual's or groups who contribute significantly toward the accomplishment of the NACNS’ mission. This award is given by the NACNS President and is not considered an annual award. It may be given at the discretion of the President. 

As the only nonprofit organization in the United States dedicated to supporting the nation’s 90,000 clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), NACNS is committed to strengthening the profession through advocacy, education, and practice advancement. CNSs are a vital part of healthcare, serving as one of the four recognized roles within the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) category.

Each year, NACNS honors CNSs who have made outstanding contributions to the profession. Award recipients are nominated and selected by their peers for their dedication, innovation, and leadership in the field.

“This group of CNSs embody excellence and deep commitment to advancing our profession,” said NACNS President Rick Bassett, MSN, RN, APRN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, FCNS. “Their dedication and contributions have helped shape NACNS and will continue to drive the future of the CNS role. We are proud to recognize their impact.” 

President’s Award: Phyllis Whitehead, PhD, APRN, ACHPN, PMGT-BC, FNAP, FAAN