Photos: 2016 Hall of Fame Gala

On Thursday, March 17, 2016, six registered nurses were honored for their lifelong contributions and achievements in professional nursing and for their leadership in the advancement of nurses and healthcare in Washington State. See photos from the event.
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On Thursday, March 17, 2016, six registered nurses were honored for their lifelong contributions and achievements in professional nursing and for their leadership in the advancement of nurses and healthcare in Washington State.

  • Kathryn E. Barnard, PhD, RN, FAAN
  • Marie Annette Brown, PhD, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, FAAN
  • Barbara Frye, BSN, RN
  • Renee Hoeksel, PhD, RN
  • Vivian Lee, MPA, BSN, RN
  • Bonnie Sandahl Todd, MN, ARNP
Marie Annette Brown and Louise Kaplan
Vivan Lee and Rowena Trim
Barbara Frye and Jan Bussert
Bonnie Sandalh Todd and Jan Bussert
Nina Walker and Renee Hoeksel
Sue Vermuelen
Lynnette Vehrs, Judy Huntington and Nancy Fugate Woods

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