Eight DCI Nurses Honored with Duke FON Awards

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This Spring, Duke Friends of Nursing returned to an in-person gala celebration of the Duke Friends of Nursing Award Winners — themed "Illuminating Excellence: Leading with Compassion, Making an Impact." The event was held on May 14, 2022 at the Durham Convention Center.

The Friends of Nursing (FON) program at Duke was developed in 1988 to recognize professional excellence in nursing practice, nursing education, and nursing research, and to promote the image of nursing as a positive career choice. This year, there were 37 FON award winners.

We would like to give special recognition to the eight award winners who work across Duke Cancer Institute.

Click on their names to learn more about each individual, including bios, video statements about why they chose nursing and what they enjoy about their careers, and excerpts from their nomination letters.

Headshot of Stephanie Hess

Stephanie M. Hess, MSN, RN, CRN

Clinical Nurse II

Radiology Nursing

Duke Regional Hospital

Award: Durham County Hospital Corporation Board of Trustees Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice

Headshot of Kristin Strickland, BS, RN-BC

Kristin Strickland, BS, RN-BC

Clinical Nurse III

Neurology/Oncology Unit 5-3

Duke Regional Hospital

Award: Duke Regional Hospital Medical Staff Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice

Headshot of Ramona R. Basnight, DNP, RN, NEA-BC

*Ramona R. Basnight, DNP, RN, NEA-BC

Clinical Operations Director

Interim Associate Chief Nursing Officer

Ambulatory Services

Duke University Hospital

Award: Award for Excellence in Nursing Leadership

* as of July 18, 2022, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, DCI Oncology Services, Wake County

Headshot of Alicia Blue, MSN, RN

Alicia Blue, MSN, RN

Clinical Services Nurse II

Oncology Treatment Center

Duke Cancer Center

Duke University Hospital

Award: Evelyn Morgan Award for Excellence in Oncology Nursing Practice

Headshot of Susan D. Bruce, MSN, RN, AOCNS

Susan D. Bruce, MSN, RN, AOCNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Duke Cancer Center Raleigh

Award: Nurse Research Mentor Award

Headshot of Mary Susan Moss, MA, BSN, RN, OCN

Mary Susan Moss, MA, BSN, RN, OCN

Clinical Nurse Educator – Patient Education

Department of Clinical Education & Professional Development

Duke University Health System

Award: Watson Family Award for Excellence in Patient and Family Education

Headshot of Terri Page, RN, CHPN

Terri Page, RN, CHPN

Clinical Nurse II

Neurology/Oncology Unit 5-3

Duke Regional Hospital

Award: Duke Regional Hospital Medical Staff Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice

Headshot of Caroline Rhodes, BSN, RN

Caroline Rhodes, BSN, RN

Clinical Nurse II

Clinic 2-2

Duke Cancer Center

Duke University Hospital

Award: Edward & Florence O’Keefe Award for Excellence in Oncology Nursing Practice

This page was reviewed on 08/09/2022