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Hall of Fame

2014 inductees

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Joan Caley

Joan Caley

Through her pursuit of clinical excellence, advocacy in public health, leadership across numerous organizations, and commitment to teaching and inspiring a new generation of nurses, Joan has ensured that nurses, her community, and nursing will be better for years to come.

Margarethe Cammermeyer

Margarethe Cammermeyer

Her courageous stand against inequality in the military sparked a decades long struggle that has only just recently resulted in full equality for gays and lesbians in the armed forces. She embodies the strength, integrity, heart and perseverance that are hallmarks of the nursing profession.

Thelma Cleveland

Thelma Cleveland

Thelma Cleveland, PhD, RN, is a visionary who helped ensure that nursing education in Washington State met the needs of our population and the needs of thousands of students.

Maxine Davis Haynes

Maxine Davis Haynes

Maxine Haynes, MN, RN's pursuit of a career in nursing required tenacity and perseverance. As a trailblazer, she has changed the course of nursing in Washington State and made the profession a better and more diverse field.

Janet Primomo

Janet Primomo

Throughout her career, Janet Primomo, PhD, RN has been known as a tireless advocate for her students, school and community.

Rheba de Tornyay

Rheba de Tornyay

She taught to learn, and from her, many others learned to teach as well as practice, research and lead.

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