2018 inductees

From bedside nursing to teaching and mentoring to leadership at the state and national level, Brinker’s work and dedication has influenced countless patients and students, and will continue to have a lasting impact on the nursing profession and the health of our communities.

In her long nursing career, Barbara Van Droof has worked as an educator and an advocate, with a special interest in elderly patients, long-term care and end of life with dignity.

In her five decades as a nurse, Judy Huntington has worked as a staff nurse, nurse manager, policy advocate, educator, and union leader, shaping national and state health policy, leading effective coalitions, and building the Washington State Nurses Association into a vibrant, powerful voice for nurses.